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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the meaning of 'abet'?

  • A teacher praising a student for their improved grades.
  • A coach helping an athlete improve their technique.
  • A friend advising someone to invest wisely.
  • A bystander filming an illegal act without intervening. (correct)

In what context would 'agile' be most appropriately used?

  • Characterizing a programmer who can quickly adapt code. (correct)
  • Describing a complex mathematical equation.
  • Referring to a slow-moving vehicle.
  • Defining a dense, heavy object.

Which situation illustrates the action of 'allotting' resources?

  • Donating a large sum of money anonymously.
  • Distributing food supplies to families affected by a disaster. (correct)
  • Combining all available funds into a single account.
  • Accumulating wealth through investments.

Which of these weather conditions would be described as 'balmy'?

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Which example demonstrates the most appropriate use of the word 'congregate'?

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Which of the following is the best example of 'diverting' someone's attention?

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Which situation would most likely be described as 'humdrum'?

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What scenario best illustrates an 'influx' of people?

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Which of the following projects would be considered 'intricate'?

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In which situation would an object be kept as a 'memento'?

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Flashcards

Abet

To encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one.

Agile

Able to move quickly and easily; nimble; able to think quickly.

Allot

To assign or distribute something as a portion or share.

Balmy

Soothing and mild.

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Congregate

To come together in a group and assemble.

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Divert

To turn aside; to entertain or amuse.

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Humdrum

Lacking excitement; boring or monotonous.

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Influx

A flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers.

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Intricate

Complicated; having many related details or parts.

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Tumult

Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance.

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Study Notes

  • Abet: To encourage or assist in an activity, especially a questionable one (verb).
  • Agile: Able to move quickly and easily, nimble; able to think quickly (adjective).
  • Agility: Quickness of mind or body.
  • Allot: To assign or distribute as a portion or share (verb).
  • Balmy: Soothing, mild (adjective).
  • Congregate: To come together in a group; to assemble (verb).
  • Divert: To turn aside; to entertain or amuse (verb).
  • Diversion: The act of turning from a course or concern; something that amuses or entertains (noun).
  • Humdrum: Lacking excitement; boring or monotonous (adjective).
  • Influx: A flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers (noun).
  • Intricate: Complicated; having many related details or parts (adjective).
  • Memento: Something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir (noun).
  • Query: A question (noun).
  • To query is to ask or ask about something (verb).
  • Sporadic: Happening occasionally, not regularly (adjective).
  • Staple: A basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts; a U-shaped fastener with sharp ends (noun).
  • To staple is to attach with staples (verb).
  • It also means most important, or principal (adjective).
  • Tumult: Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance (noun).
  • Tumultuous: Marked by uproar or excitement or turbulent (adjective).
  • Unseemly: Not suitable; inappropriate or improper (adjective).

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