Latin Root -Spec-

The Latin root -spec- comes from the Latin word specere, which means:

• to hear

• to touch

• to see

• to taste

The word "prospect" combines the prefix pro-, meaning "forward," with -spec-. What does "prospect" mean?

• Something that is looked forward to, hoped for, or anticipated

• Something that is looked back on

• Something that is ignored

• Something that is forgotten

Which word means "something remarkable or strange to look at; a grand public display"?

• speculate

• aspect

• spectacle

• introspective

Which word means "to think about something and make a guess about it"?

• prospective

• speculate

• aspect

• introspective

Krista could only __________ about what had happened to her watch, but she did remember that the clasp had been loose.

• speculate

• ignore

• forget

• deny

The pet costume parade is a fun __________ that draws large crowds every year.

• spectacle

• event

• gathering

• show

Consider every __________ of the problem before you determine that you know the right solution for you.

• aspect

• part

• side

• angle

Which word means "something remarkable or strange to look at; a grand public display"?

• spectacle

• ordinary

• commonplace

• routine

What does the word "retrospect" mean?

• specific point of view

• a looking back on the past

• trusting; not aware of potential harm

• careful; cautious; safe

What is the meaning of "circumspect"?

• specific point of view

• a looking back on the past

• careful; cautious; safe

• trusting; not aware of potential harm