Wordly Wise 3000 Level 8, Lesson 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
abet | (v) To encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one. |
agile | (adj) 1. Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.
2. Able to think quickly. |
allot | (v) To assign or distribute as a portion or share. |
balmy | (adj) Soothing, mild. |
congregate | (v) To come together in a group; to assemble. |
divert | (v) 1. To turn aside.
2. To entertain or amuse. |
humdrum | (adj) Lacking excitement; boring or monotonous. |
influx | (n) A flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers. |
intricate | (adj) Complicated; having many related details or parts. |
memento | (n) Something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir. |
query | (n) A question.
(v) To ask or ask about. |
sporadic | (adj) Happening occasionally; not regularly. |
staple | (n) 1. A basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts.
2. A U-shaped fastener with sharp ends.
(v) To attach with staples.
(adj) Most important, principal. |
tumult | (n) Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance. |
unseemly | (adj) Not suitable; inappropriate or improper. |