Greek & Latin Root - Spec

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What does the root 'spec' mean?

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The root 'spec' means 'to look' or 'to see.'

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What is the meaning of 'perspective'?

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Perspective refers to a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

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Define 'retrospective'.

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Retrospective means looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

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What are 'spectacles'?

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Spectacles are glasses that help people see better.

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What does 'introspection' mean?

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Introspection is the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.

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What does it mean to 'speculate'?

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To speculate means to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

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What is a 'spectacle'?

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A spectacle is a visually striking performance or display.

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What does 'circumspect' mean?

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Circumspect means being wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious.

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Give an example of a word that uses the root 'spec'.

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One example is 'inspect,' which means to look at something closely.

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What is the relationship between 'spec' and 'inspect'?

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Both words share the root 'spec,' meaning to look; 'inspect' means to look closely.