special A1

/ˈspeʃ.əl/ surpassing what is common or usual or expected

expect A2

/ɪkˈspɛkt/ look forward to the birth of a child

respect B1

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/ (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

especially A2

/ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ In a special manner; specially.

suspect B1

/səˈspɛkt/ imagine to be the case or true or probable

spy A1

/spaɪ/ A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

despite B1

/dɪˈspaɪt/ contemptuous disregard

species B2

/ˈspiːʃiːz/ a specific kind of something

suspicious B2

/səˈspɪʃ.əs/ Arousing suspicion.

perspective B2

/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ A view, vista or outlook.

suspicion B1

/səˈspɪʃ.ən/ the state of being suspected

spite B2

/spaɪt/ Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice

spectacular B1

/spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ characteristic of spectacles or drama

aspect B1

/ˈæspɛkt/ Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

despise B2

/dɪˈspaɪz/ look down on with disdain

scope B1

/ˈskoʊp/ The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; the extent of applicability or relevance; a domain, purview or remit.

specimen C1

/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes

prospect B2

/ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ the possibility of future success

spectacle B2

/ˈspɛktəkl̩/ a blunder that makes you look ridiculous

inspect B2

/ɪnˈspɛkt/ look over carefully

microscope B2

/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ magnifier of the image of small objects

speculate C1

/ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to consider, to deliberate or cogitate.

retrospect B1

/ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/ contemplation of things past

respite C1

/ˈɹɛs.pɪt/ A brief interval of rest or relief.