Lesson 9 Flashcards
Balmy
1 adjective
1 soothing, mild
Abet
1 verb
1 to encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one
Congregate
1 verb
1 to come together in a group; to assemble
Allot
1 verb
1 to assign or distribute as a portion or share
Agile
1&2 adjective
3 noun, agility
1 able to move quickly and easily; nimble
2 able to think quickly
3 quickness of mind or body
Divert
1&2 verb
3&4 noun, diversion
1 to turn aside
2 to entertain or a amuse
3 The act of turning from a course or concern
4 seeing something that amuses or entertains
Humdrum
1 adjective
1 lacking excitement; boring or monotonous
Staple
1&2 noun
3 verb
4 adjective
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
1 noun
2 adjective, Tumultuous
1 noisy excitement, an uproar or disturbance
2 Marked by uproar or excitement, turbulent
Unseemly
1 adjective
1 not suitable; inappropriate or improper
Query
1 noun
2 verb
1 a question
2 to ask or ask about
Memento
1 noun
1 something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir
Influx
1 noun
1 A flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers
Sporadic
1 adjective
1 happening occasionally; not regularly
Intricate
1 adjective
1 complicated;having many related details or parts
Nimble, quick thinking
Agile
Assign, distribute
Allotted
Relaxing, calm
Balmy
Assemble, join
Congregate
Turn away; entertain, amuse
Diverted
Boring, monotonous
Humdrum
Souvenir, keepsake
Memento
To ask, question
Query
Loud excitement, uproar
Tumult
Turbulent, marked by excitement
Tumultuous
Suitable, proper
Unseemly
Slow, lethargic
Agility
Simple, slightly detailed
Intricate
Answered, told
Queried
Constant, regularly
Sporadic
Decrease, depart
Influx
