Unit 14 Definitions Flashcards
the fact or an example of erupting, or bursting forth
eruption
a public performance or display
spectacle
to break in upon
interruption
unexpected; sudden
abrupt
the upset the order of, throw into confusion or disorder
disrupt
a sample used for analysis
specimen
a feeling of honor or esteem
respect
the act, process, or technique of describing; verbal representation
description
someone who views an event; an observer or onlooker
spectator
to contract to receive and pay for a certain number of issues of a periodical
subscribe
the act or process of breaking open or bursting
rupture
a handwritten or typewritten book, paper, or article, as distinguished from a printed copy
manuscript
to think deeply on a given subject; ponder
speculate
a person who inspects or examines
inspector
to write or type a copy of; write out fully, as from shorthand notes
transcribe
the appearance of an idea, situation, or plan, as viewed by the mind; an element of facet
aspect
the act or an example of writing or engraving
inscription
the bands of color seen when white light, especially light from the sun, is broken up by refraction, as in a rainbow or prism
spectrum
to believe without being sure; imagine
suspect
completely without money; financially ruined
bankrupt
lacking in distinctive qualities and thus difficult to describe
nondescript
the act or practice of looking inward to examine one’s own thoughts and feelings
introspection
a review, survey, or contemplation of the past
retrospect
attracting attention; striking the eye
conspicuous
of the nature of a spectacle; sensational
spectacular
