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CR 8 9 & 10

Lessons 9 and 10

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Latin root meaning "back, again" Re
tr. v. to prove a statement or person to be incorrect; to disprove refute
v. to say over again reiterate
n. a quick, witty reply. 2. conversation characterized by such remarks repartee
n. the stock of plays, stories, songs, or other pieces that a player or company is prepared to perform. 2. the skills or accomplishments of a particular person or group. repertoire
n. a rest; a peaceful state. v. to place trust in or expectations on something. 2. to rest. repose
adj. of a silent nature; reserve in manner. reticent
Latin root meaning "to exhibit" Ostendo, Ostendere, Ostendi, Ostensum
adj. pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason. ostensible
adj. showy; inteded to impress people. ostentatious
Latin root meaning "to see" Video, Videre, Vidi, Visum
v. to make up something without preparation. 2. to make or provide from materials on hand. improvise
adj. existing only in imagination; fanciful; not practical. 2. characterized by vision or forethought. visionary
Latin root meaning "to look at" Specto, Spectare, Spectavi, Spectatum
adj. showing signs that promise success. auspicious
adj. examination of one's own thoughts and feelings. introspection
n. a survey of past times or events retrospect
n. a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category. specimen
n. a ghost. 2. a haunting fear of future trouble. specter
n. the distribution of characteristics of a physical system, especially bands of colors seen as a rainbow or bands of differing sound waves. 2. a wide range of related qualities or ideas. spectrum
v. to form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence. 2. to buy of sell something to make a profit but with the risk of loss. speculate
latin root meaning "to watch" Vigilo, Vigilare, Vigilavi, Vigilatum
n. supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person. surveillance
n. a period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray. vigil
adj. watchful; on the lookout for danger. vigilant
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