Vocab 2/13

2. adj. of or connected with the sense of touch
4. n. the complete range or scope of something
6. v. to live as a resident; to exist in a given place; to fasten someone’s attention on something
9. n. a feeling of closeness and understanding that someone has for another person because of their similar qualities, ideas, or interests; a liking for or an attraction to something
11. v. to discard something as unwanted or burdensome
12. adj. not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
16. n. a job or activity that is very suitable for someone; a shallow recess in a wall created to display a statue or other ornament
17. v. to say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity
19. v. to describe or portray something precisely
20. v. to gather; to cause to come together; to summon

1. v. to form a theory about a subject without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss
3. n. the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform
5. prep. surrounded by; in the middle of
7. adj. not exciting; not impressive; dull
8. n. critical observation or examination; a close watch
10. adj. lower in rank, status, or quality; n. a person lower in rank, status, or ability
13. v. to give permission for something to happen; n. permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
14. adj. preceding in time, order, or importance; n. an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
15. adj. lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting; n. crackling or hissing noises on a telephone, radio, or other telecommunications system
18. adj. (of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable