Level X 5-8

envisage

to imagine; to conceive of

visage

the face; a facial expression

apparition

an unreal figure; a ghost

perspicacious

wise; insightful; acutely intelligent

retrospective

looking backward over a period of time

aspect

a part that can be considered or viewed

introspective

contemplating one's own thoughts and feelings

phenomenon

a fact or event that can be observed and/or documented

diaphanous

lightweight and transparent

epiphany

a moment of great insight; a revelation

sycophant

a person who flatters; a "yes-man"

complacent

satisfied with a situation

placebo

something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect

placid

calm; undisturbed

gratuitous

unnecessary or unwanted

ingratiate

to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness

ingrate

one who is not properly thankful

docile

easily taught; submissive to instruction

indoctrinate

to teach a certain point of view to

doctrine

that which is taught; a body of beliefs or ideas

temper

to decrease the strength of

temperance

restraint or moderation, especially in regards to alcohol or food

intemperate

lacking moderation; severe or extreme

proficient

skilled at; highly knowledgeable of

factotum

an assistant who does a variety of jobs

facsimile

a copy or imitation

facile

too simplistic or easy

expound

to explain or discuss in detail

proponent

one who argues in favor of; a supporter

infrastructure

the basic framework of a building or a system

construe

to interpret or analyze something in a particular way

constructive

having a positive effect; helpful

destitute

having no money; poor

restitution

payment for an injury; compensation

stature

level of achievement or authority; standing

adherent

a follower of a person or idea

incoherent

not able to be understood; nonsensical

inherent

existing as a natural part

diffuse

1. not concentrated or focused; wordy

2. to spread out or distribute

effusive

overflowing with words or feelings; gushing

profuse

plentiful; abundant

resolute

determined; steadfast

dissolute

devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint

insoluble

1. impossible to solve or fix

2. unable to be dissolved

diligent

hardworking and careful

recollect

to remember; to recall

sacrilege

an act against a holy person or place