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Sight: Lessons 9 and 10 vocab

Terms

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spectrum
the distribution of characteristics of a physical system, especially bands of colors seen as a rainbow or bands of differing sound waves/ a wide range of related qualities or ideas
refute
to disprove
re
latin-back/again
retrospection
a survey of past times or events
reticent
of a silent nature/ reserved in manner
surveillance
supervision or close observation, espeacially of a suspected person
vigilant
watchful/ on the lookout for danger
ostensible
pretended/ given as an excuse/to conceal the real reason
vigilo
latin-to watch
visionary
existing only in imagination/characterized by vision or forethought
repertoire
the stock of plays, stories, songs, or other pieces that a player or companyis prepared to preform/ the skills or accomplishments of a particular person or group
video
latin-to see
repose
a rest/ a peaceful state/ to place trust in or expectations on something
introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
reiterate
to say over again
improvise
to make up something without preparation/ to make or provide from materials on hand
auspicious
showing signs that promise sucess
ostentatious
showy/ intended to impress people
specto
latin-to look at
specimen
a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole catagory
ostendo
latin-to exibit
specter
a ghost/a haunting fear of future trouble
repartee
a quick witty reply/ coversation characterized by such remarks
vigil
a period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray

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