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vid/vis
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to see
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envisage
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verb
to imagine; to conceive of No matter how she tried, Larraine could not envisage living anywhere but California. |
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visage
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noun
face; facial expression The twisted visage of the monster costume frightened the toddlers in the room. |
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pari
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be visible, appear
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apparition
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noun
an unreal figure, a ghost The first time Hamlet sees the apparition of his dead father, he can hardly believe his eyes. |
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spec
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to look
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perspicacious
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adjective
wise; insightful; acutely intelligent Having praised Kate for her perspicacious decisions as treasure. |
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retrospective
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adjective
looking backward over a period of time The museum will be showcasing a retrospective exhibit of the sculptor's works. |
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aspect
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noun
a part that can be considered or viewed Not every aspect of the situation is negative. |
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introspective
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adjective
contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings The introspective poet enjoyed taking long walks alone. |
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phan
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to appear, to show
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phenomenon
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noun
a fact or event which can be observed and/or documented |
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diaphanous
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adjective
lightweight and transparent The diaphanous curtains were lightly lifted by any breeze, no matter how sight. |
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epiphany
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noun
a moment of great insight; revolution |
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sycophant
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noun
a person who flatters; a yes-man The new president of the company was surrounded by sycophants who never disagreed with him. |