Latin · root
specere
look
Words sharing this root
aspectA particular side or outward presentation of something.aspectA grammatical category showing how an action unfolds in time.aspectThe direction a building, slope, or surface faces.aspectAn angular relationship between planets in astrology.auspiceA sign interpreted as indicating what will happen.circumspectCareful to consider possible consequences before acting.circumspectionCareful attention to risks and consequences before acting.conspicuousStanding out and easily noticed.despicableDeserving strong dislike because of morally bad behavior.despiseTo strongly dislike and have no respect for someone or something.despiteWithout being prevented bydespiteScornful ill will toward someoneinspectTo examine carefully to check condition, quality, or compliance.inspectionA careful examination of something to check its condition or quality.inspectorA person who officially checks that something meets required standards.introspectTo examine one's own thoughts and feelings.introspectionExamination of one's own thoughts and feelings.perspectiveThe representation of depth and distance on a flat surface.perspectiveA way of understanding something in relation to its context or importance.perspexA clear acrylic plastic used as an alternative to glass, also sold under the trademark Perspex.prospectThe possibility of a future outcome.prospectA wide view over an area.prospectTo search an area for valuable natural resources.prospectiveExpected or likely to happen or become something in the future.prospectusA document presenting details of an offering or proposal.respectConsideration that acknowledges someone's worth or legitimate claims.respectA particular aspect or point of comparison.respectiveBelonging separately to each person or thing mentioned.respiteA brief break from activity or difficulty, or the granting of such a break.retrospectReview or consideration of past events.suspectTo regard a possibility as true without firm proof.suspicionA very small amount of something.suspicionA feeling that something may be true or wrong without firm proof.