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Spelling Summ 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| refute | to prove a statement or person to be incorrect; to disprove |
| reiterate | to say over again |
| reticent | of a silent nature; reserved in manner |
| ostensible | pretended; given as an excusel; to conceal the real reason |
| improvise | to make up something without preperation |
| retrospect | a survey of past times or events |
| speculate | to form opinions wihtout definite knowledge or evidence |
| 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 |
| admonish | to scold gently but firmly |
| redolent | smelling strongly |
| resonate | to produce or show sound vibrations; to echo or resound |
| advocate | to speak in favor of somthing; to recommend |
| provocative | exciting; stimulating |
| Assent | to consent; to express agreement |
| dissent | to have or express a different opinion |
| sensuous | appealing to the senses especially aesthetically |
| sentinel | a sentry; one who keeps watch |
| contiguous | adjoining; sharing a boundary |