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Vocabulary Lesson 10

8th Grade

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specto, spectare, spectavi, spectatum "to look at"
vigilo, vigilare, vigilavi, vigilatum "to watch"
synonym of wakeful vigil
synonym of "argue about" speculate, as in speculating on election results
synonym for close watch surveillance
synonym for meditative introspective
antonym for foreboding auspicious
antonym for vigilant unwatchful
antonym for forward-looking retrospective
showing signs that promise success auspicious
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings introspection
a survey of past times or events retrospect
a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category specimen
a ghost, or a haunting fear of future trouble specter
the distribution of characteristics of a physical system, especially bands of colors seen as a rainbow or bands of differing sound waves spectrum
to form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence, OR to buy or sell something to make to a profit but with risk of loss speculate
supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person surveillance
a period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray vigil
watchful; on the lookout for danger vigilant
The sounding of a bugle early in the morning to awaken people, such as soldiers reveille
a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members prospectus
Created by: Triana Silliman
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