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