Latin Root Words Flashcard-Spec

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What does the word 'inspect' mean?

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To look carefully at something.

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What does 'perspective' refer to?

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One way of looking at things, someone's point of view.

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What does it mean to 'speculate' about something?

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To make a guess about something by looking at different points of view.

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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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What is a 'spectator'?

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Someone who looks at something-a concert, sports game, etc.

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What does the prefix 'spec-' mean?

Back

To look or see.

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What does the word 'spectacle' mean?

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An unusual or exciting event that is seen.

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What does 'inspect' imply in a scientific context?

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To examine something closely to gather information.

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How does 'perspective' affect our understanding of a situation?

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It shapes how we interpret and respond to events based on our viewpoint.

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What is the relationship between 'speculate' and 'hypothesis'?

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Both involve making educated guesses based on available information.