Vocab #8

4. a small amount of something. a slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject.
5. to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination
7. delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
9. isolate or hide away.
12. arousing or likely to arouse envy.
16. a person who has exceptional skill, expertise, or talent at some endeavor
18. a characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent.
19. a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted

1. to form or move in waves to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence
2. the sorting of patients (as in an emergency room) according to the urgency of their need for care
3. bombard (someone) with something.
4. the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.
6. expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.
8. pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
10. mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned.
11. a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.
13. short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
14. A nihilistic person believes that life is meaningless. Don’t believe in anything (morals, religion, love, etc.)
15. think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
17. an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.