Words Containing SPEC

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special
1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
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specific
1. (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
2. relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
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especially
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner
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respect
1. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
2. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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specified
1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
2. decide upon or fix definitely
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respective
1. considered individually
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species
1. (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
2. a specific kind of something
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specifically
1. in distinction from others
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specs
1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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specialist
1. an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
2. practices one branch of medicine
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specialty
1. an asset of special worth or utility
2. a distinguishing trait
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inspection
1. a formal or official examination
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perspective
1. a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
2. the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer
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specify
1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
2. decide upon or fix definitely
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specification
1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
2. naming explicitly
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respectively
1. in the order given
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spectrum
1. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave
2. a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities
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aspect
1. a distinct feature or element in a problem
2. a characteristic to be considered
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specialized
1. developed or designed for a special activity or function
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prospective
1. of or concerned with or related to the future
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spectacular
1. a lavishly produced performance
2. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
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suspect
1. imagine to be the case or true or probable
2. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
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spec
1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
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inspector
1. a high ranking police officer
2. an investigator who observes carefully
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prospect
1. the possibility of future success
2. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
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specially
1. in a special manner
2. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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suspected
1. believed likely
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respected
1. receiving deferential regard
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spectra
1. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave
2. a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities
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spectral
1. of or relating to a spectrum
2. resembling or characteristic of a phantom
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respects
1. (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem
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specimen
1. an example regarded as typical of its class
2. a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes
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specialize
1. become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
2. be specific about
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inspect
1. look over carefully
2. come to see in an official or professional capacity
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unspecified
1. not stated explicitly or in detail
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prospectus
1. a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
2. a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university
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spectroscopy
1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
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speculation
1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
2. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
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specificity
1. the quality of being specific rather than general
2. the quality of being specific to a particular organism
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specialization
1. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career
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retrospective
1. an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work
2. concerned with or related to the past
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spectator
1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
2. a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel
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specialised
1. developed or designed for a special activity or function
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respectfully
1. in a respectful manner
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speciality
1. an asset of special worth or utility
2. a distinguishing trait
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respectful
1. feeling or manifesting veneration
2. full of or exhibiting respect
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irrespective
1. in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
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speculative
1. not financially safe or secure
2. not based on fact or investigation
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respectable
1. characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
2. deserving of esteem and respect
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spectacle
1. something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
2. an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
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spectrometry
1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra
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specialise
1. devote oneself to a special area of work
2. be specific about
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spectrometer
1. spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer
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specter
1. a mental representation of some haunting experience
2. a ghostly appearing figure
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retrospect
1. contemplation of things past
2. look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
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speculate
1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
2. talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
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spectre
1. a ghostly appearing figure
2. a mental representation of some haunting experience
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speck
1. produce specks in or on
2. a very small spot
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spectroscopic
1. of or relating to or involving spectroscopy
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spectacles
1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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specialisation
1. (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
2. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
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unsuspecting
1. not suspicious
2. (often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely
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disrespect
1. show a lack of respect for
2. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
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inspectorate
1. a body of inspectors
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especial
1. surpassing what is common or usual or expected
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subspecies
1. (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
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introspection
1. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
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specifier
1. someone who draws up specifications giving details (as for obtaining a patent)
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speciation
1. the evolution of a biological species
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speckled
1. having a pattern of dots
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prospector
1. someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
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disrespectful
1. exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
2. neither feeling nor showing respect
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introspective
1. given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
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nonspecific
1. not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides
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speculum
1. a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
2. a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
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spectacularly
1. in a spectacular manner
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retrospectively
1. in a manner contemplative of past events
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specular
1. capable of reflecting light like a mirror
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respectability
1. honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
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spectrograph
1. a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed
2. a photographic record of a spectrum
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specie
1. coins collectively
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spectrophotometer
1. a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength
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specious
1. plausible but false
2. based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
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specialism
1. the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career
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speckle
1. produce a mottled effect
2. mark with small spots
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speculator
1. someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
2. someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
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interspecific
1. arising or occurring between species
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unsuspected
1. not suspected or believed likely
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spectrometric
1. of or relating to or involving spectrometry
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