Lessons 9 and 10 - Sight
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Re <L. | back; again |
| refute | to prove a statement or person to be incorrect |
| reiterate | to say over again |
| repartee | a quick, witty reply; conversation characterized by these remarks |
| repertoire | the stok of plays, stories, songs, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform. |
| repose | a rest; a peaceful state; to place trust in something; to rest |
| reticent | of a silent nature; reserved in nature |
| Ostendo <L. | to exhibit |
| ostensible | pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason |
| ostentatious | Showy; intended to impress people |
| Video <L. | to see |
| improvise | to make up something without preparation |
| visionary | existing only in forethought |
| Specto <L. | to look at |
| auspicious | Showing signs that promise success |
| introspection | Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings |
| retrospect | A survey of past times or events |
| specimen | A single thing that is take as an example of a whole category |
| specter | A ghost; a haunting fear of future trouble |
| spectrum | A wide range of characteristics or ideas |
| speculate | To form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence; to buy or sell something to make a profit but with risk of loss1 |
| Vigilo <L. | to watch |
| surveillance | Supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person |
| vigil | A period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray |
| vigilant | Watchful; on the lookout for danger. |
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