Latin Root Words Flashcard-Spec

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What is a 'spectrometer'?

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A device used for measuring wavelengths of light.

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What are 'spectrums'?

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Bands of colored light you can see, a sequence of things on a line.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is a 'spectator'?

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Someone who looks at something, such as a concert or sports game.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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What is 'introspection'?

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The act of looking at one's own feelings.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What are 'specters'?

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Ghosts.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the prefix 'spect-' mean?

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To look or see.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is an example of a word with the root 'spect'?

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Inspect, which means to look at something closely.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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What is the meaning of 'perspective'?

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A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'retrospective' mean?

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Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is 'circumspect'?

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Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences; cautious.

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CCSS.L.3.2F