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WWWb Lesson 9 Vocab
Definition | Word |
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abet | to encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one |
agile | 1. able to more quickly 2. able to think quickly agility: quickness of mind and body |
allot | to assign or distribute as a portion or share |
congregate | to come together in a group, assemble |
divert | 1. to turn aside 2. to entertain or amuse diversion: the act of turning from a course or concern 2. something that amuses or entertains |
humdrum | lacking excitement; boring or monotonous |
influx | a flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers |
intricate | complicated; having many related details or parts |
memento | something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir |
query | a question to ask or ask about |
sporadic | happening occasionally; not regularly |
staple | 1. a basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts 2. a U-shaped fastener with sharp ends 3. to attach with staples 4. most important, principal |
tumult | noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance tumultuous: marked by an uproar or excitement, turbulent |
unseemly | not suitable; inappropriate or improper |