Seeing Things: Spec, Spect, Spic

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This vocabulary list features words with the Latin roots spec, spect, and spic, meaning "see, look."
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  1. spectator
    a close observer; someone who looks at something
  2. spectacular
    sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
  3. spectacle
    something or someone seen, especially a notable sight
  4. spectacles
    eyeglasses
  5. specter
    a mental representation of some haunting experience
  6. inspect
    look over carefully
  7. inspector
    an investigator who observes carefully
  8. suspect
    regard as untrustworthy
  9. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  10. respect
    regard highly; think much of
  11. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  12. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  13. suspicious
    arousing distrust
  14. perspicacious
    acutely insightful and wise
  15. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  16. retrospect
    contemplation of things past
  17. introspective
    given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
  18. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  19. spectrum
    a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities
  20. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  21. circumspection
    the trait of being cautious and sensible
  22. inspection
    a formal or official examination
  23. introspection
    contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
  24. irrespective
    in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
  25. prospect
    search for something desirable
  26. prospective
    of or concerned with or related to the future
  27. respectable
    conforming to socially acceptable morals or standards
  28. respectful
    exhibiting an attitude of admiration or esteem
  29. spectral
    resembling or characteristic of a phantom
  30. speculative
    not based on fact or investigation
  31. disrespect
    a manner that is generally discourteous and contemptuous
  32. respectfully
    in a courteous and considerate manner
  33. speculation
    continuous contemplation on a subject of a deep nature
  34. speculator
    one who makes risky investments in the hopes of high profits
  35. prospector
    someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
  36. prospectus
    a document that sets forth a plan for a business enterprise
  37. species
    taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
  38. specimen
    an example regarded as typical of its class
Created on Mon Mar 03 16:20:47 EST 2025 (updated Mon Mar 03 16:29:28 EST 2025)

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