Vocab Words - 9/10

Refute

To prove a statement or person to be incorrect

Reiterate

to say over again

Repartee

a quick, witty reply

repertoire

the stock of pieces that a player/company is prepared to perform

repose

a peaceful state

reticent

of a silent nature

ostensible

given as an excuse

ostentatious

showy; intended to impress people

improvise

to make up something without preparation

visionary

existing only in imagination

auspicious

showing signs that promise success

introspection

examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings

retrospect

A survey of past times or events

speciman

a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category

specter

a ghost

spectrum

the distribution of characteristics of a physical system

speculate

to form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence

surveillance

supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person

vigil

a period of staying awake to keep watch or to pray

vigilant

watchful, on the look out for danger