Flashcards in Unit 5 Deck (15)
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Vid/Vis
Latin: Videre; Visum
To see
Envisage, Visage
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Envisage
V.
To imagine.
Root: Vis
Syn: Perceive
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Visage
N.
Facial expression.
Root: Vis
Syn: Expression
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Pari
Latin: Parere, Paritum
Be visible, appear
Apparition
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Apparition
N.
An unreal figure.
Root: Pari
Syn: Specter.
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Spec
Latin: Specere, Spectum
To Look
Perspicacious, Retrospective, Aspect, Introspective
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Perspicacious
Adj.
Wise.
Root: Spec
Syn: Perceptive
Ant: Dim-witted, Short-sighted
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Retrospective
Adj.
Looking backward over a period of time.
Root: Spec
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Aspect
N.
A part that can be considered or viewed.
Root: Spec
Syn: Facet
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Introspective
Adj.
Contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings.
Root: Spec
Syn: Meditative
Ant: Shallow
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Phan
Greek: Phanein
To appear, to show.
Phenomenon, Diaphanous, Epiphany, Sycophant
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Phenomenon
N.
A fact or event which can be observed/ documented.
Root: Phan
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Diaphanous
Adj.
Lightweight and transparent.
Root: Phan
Syn: Opaque
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Epiphany
N.
A great moment of insight.
Root: Phan
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