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BMS Lesson 9 Vocabulary
Wordly Wise Book 8
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English
8th Grade
01/05/2012

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abet
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v. To encourage or assist in some activity. especially a questionable one.
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agile
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adj. I. Able to move quickly and easily; nimble.
2. Able to think quickly.
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allot
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v. To assign or distribute as a portion or share.
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balmy
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adj. Soothing, mild.
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congregate
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v. To come together in a group, assemble.
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divert
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v. 1. To turn aside.
2. To entertain or amuse.
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humdrum
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adj. Lacking excitement; boring or monotonous.
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influx
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n. A flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers.
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intricate
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adj. Complicated; haVing many related details or parts.
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memento
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n. Something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir.
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query
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n. A question.
v. To ask or ask about.
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sporadic
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adj. Happening occasionally; not regularly.
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staple
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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.
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tumult
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n. Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance.
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unseemly
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adj. Not suitable; inappropriate or improper.
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