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envisage
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to imagine; to conceive of
verb EX: I can envisage me as a plastic surgeon when I grow up ( I can envision me)., |
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visage
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face; facial expression
noun EX: When I saw your visage, it was obvious that you were scared to death about what was going to happen. |
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apparition
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an unreal figure; a ghost
noun Jorge claims he had an apparition of the Virgin Mary (an appearance). |
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perspicacious
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wise; insightful; acutely intelligent
(someone that can clearly see and understand things) - astute EX: President Obama is not very perspicacious on the best way to fix the US economic problem; he is trying to tax the wealthy. |
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retrospective
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looking backward over a period of time
(to look at past events) adj. The story we heard from Mr. Godley was a retrospective story about events that happened a long time ago. ( a looking back story) |
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aspect
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a part that can be considered or viewed
noun The one aspect of Culver that I wish was different is the length of the camp. |
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introspective
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contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings
(looking within oneself) adj He better look and think introspectively before he starts blaming everyone else. Everyone blames him for our loss last week. |
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phenomenon
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a fact or event which can be observed and/or documented
noun EX: Many meteorologists blame La Nina phenomenon for the earthquakes we are having in many places in the world. I bet you Obama will be a one-term phenomenon. |
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diaphanous
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lightweight and transparent
adj EX: Diaphanous clothes are very much in style now, but my mom always tells my sister to wear a tank top under any diaphanous blouse, so she is more decent. |
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epiphany
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a moment of great insight; revelation
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder. ex: OMG, I just had an epiphany and decided to email all my friends from elementary school |
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sycophant
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a person who platters; a yes-man for the purpose of gaining something.
Nick is such a sycophant that everyone calls him a teacher's pet. |
