spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- -spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective (Latin: see, sight, look, appear, behold, and examine).aspect:
auspices:
auspicious:
circumspect:
circumspection:
conspicuous:
conspicuousness:
despicable:
despise:
despite:
episcopal:
especial:
espionage:
expect:
expectant:
expectation:
haruspex:
haruspicate:
haruspication:
haruspicy:
inauspicious:
inspect:
inspection:
inspector:
introspection:
introspective:
kaleidoscope:
microscope:
periscope:
perspective:
perspicacious:
perspicacity:
perspicuity:
perspicuous:
prospect:
prospective:
prospectus:
respect:
respectable:
respectful:
respective:
respite:
retrospect:
retrospection:
sceptic:
special:
specie:
species:
specific:
specification:
specify:
specimen:
specious:
spectacle:
spectacles:
spectacular:
spectator:
specter:
spectral:
spectrocolorimeter:
spectrograph:
spectroheliogram:
spectroheliograph:
spectrology:
spectrophobia:
spectrophone:
spectroscope:
spectrum:
speculate:
speculation:
speculative:
speculator:
spy:
suspect:
1. To suppose to be true or probable; imagine.
2. To have doubts about; distrust. 3. To think (a person) guilty without proof; such as, one who is suspected of committing a crime. suspicion:
1. The act or an instance of suspecting a wrong, crime, or guilt, without sufficient evidence or proof.
2. The condition of being suspected, especially of wrongdoing. 3. Uncertainty, doubt. 4. A minute amount; a trace; such as, a suspicion of garlic. suspicious:
1. Arousing or apt to arouse suspicion; questionable.
2. Tending to suspect; distrustful. 3. Exhibiting suspicion; such as, a suspicious glance. |