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Vocabulary From Classical Roots (B): Lessons 9 + 10
VOCAB FROM LESSONS 9 + 10: SIGHT
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8th Grade
01/15/2013

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refute
Definition
tr. v. To prove a statement or person to be incorrect; to disprove
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reiterate
Definition
tr. v. To say over again.
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repartee
Definition

n. 1: A quick, witty reply.

2: Conversation characterized by such remarks.

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repertoire
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n. 1: 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.

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repose
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n. A rest; a peaceful state.

tr. v. To place trust in or expectations on something.

intr. v. To rest.

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reticent
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adj. Of a silent nature; reserved in manner.
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ostensible
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adj. Pretended; given as an excuse, to conceal the real reason.
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ostentatious
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adj. Showy; intended to impress people.
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improvise
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tr. v. 1: To make up something without preparation.

2: To make or provide from materials on hand.

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visionary
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adj. 1: Existing only in imagination; fanciful; not practical. 2: Characterized by vision or forethought.
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auspicious
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adj. Showing signs that promise success.
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introspection
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n. Examination of ones own thoughts or feelings.
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retrospect
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n. A survey of past times or events.
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specimen
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n. A single thing taken as an example of a whole category.
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specter
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n. 1: A ghost.

2: A haunting fear of future trouble.

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spectrum
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n. 1: 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.

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speculate
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intr. v. 1: To form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence.

2: To but or sell something to make a profit but with risk of loss.

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surveillance
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n. Supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person.
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vigil
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n. A period of staying awake to keep watch or pray.
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vigilant
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adj. Watchful; on the lookout for danger
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