PHAN, PHEN: "show," "appear"

Question 1

cellophane

Answer 1

cellulose substance that “shows” through or permits seeing through; transparent cellulose substance used as a wrapper

Question 2

diaphanous

Answer 2

of such fine texture as to permit seeing through; sheer; transparent

Question 3

fancy

Answer 3

imagination; illusion

Question 4

fantastic

Answer 4

based on fantasy rather than reason; imaginary; unreal; odd; unbelievable

Question 5

fantasy

Answer 5

illusory image; play of the mind; imagination; fancy

Question 6

phantom

Answer 6

something that has appearance but not reality; apparition; ghost; specter

Question 7

phenomenal

Answer 7

extraordinary; remarkable; exceptional; unusual

Question 8

phenomenon

Answer 8

(literally, “an appearance”)
1. any observable fact or event
2. extraordinary person, event, or thing; wonder; prodigy