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retrospect
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a survey of past times or events
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vigil
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a period of staying awake to keep watch or pray
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surveillance
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supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person
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specimen
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a single thing that is taken as an example of an example of a whole category
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vigilant
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watchful; on the lookout for danger
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introspection
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examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
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spectrum
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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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auspicious
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showing signs that promise success
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speculate
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1. to form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence
2. to buy or sell something to make a profit but with risk of loss |
