Unit 5 Flashcards
Vid/Vis
Latin: Videre; Visum
To see
Envisage, Visage
Envisage
V.
To imagine.
Root: Vis
Syn: Perceive
Visage
N.
Facial expression.
Root: Vis
Syn: Expression
Pari
Latin: Parere, Paritum
Be visible, appear
Apparition
Apparition
N.
An unreal figure.
Root: Pari
Syn: Specter.
Spec
Latin: Specere, Spectum
To Look
Perspicacious, Retrospective, Aspect, Introspective
Perspicacious
Adj. Wise. Root: Spec Syn: Perceptive Ant: Dim-witted, Short-sighted
Retrospective
Adj.
Looking backward over a period of time.
Root: Spec
Aspect
N.
A part that can be considered or viewed.
Root: Spec
Syn: Facet
Introspective
Adj. Contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings. Root: Spec Syn: Meditative Ant: Shallow
Phan
Greek: Phanein
To appear, to show.
Phenomenon, Diaphanous, Epiphany, Sycophant
Phenomenon
N.
A fact or event which can be observed/ documented.
Root: Phan
Diaphanous
Adj.
Lightweight and transparent.
Root: Phan
Syn: Opaque
Epiphany
N.
A great moment of insight.
Root: Phan
Sycophant
N.
A person who flatters.
Root: Phan