Words from this root (12)
conspicuous
C2+
/kənˈspɪkjuəs/
clearly visible or attracting notice; striking
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despiteful
C2+
/dɪˈspaɪtfəl/
(archaic) full of spite; malicious
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S
despect
C2+
/dɪˈspɛkt/
contempt or disregard (archaic)
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S
despicable
C2+
/dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
deserving hatred and contempt; vile
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S
respectful
C2+
/rɪˈspɛktfəl/
showing deference or regard for others
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espy
C2+
/ɪˈspaɪ/
to catch sight of, especially something distant or partly hidden
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S
conspectus
C2+
/kənˈspɛktəs/
a general survey or summary of a subject
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despisal
C2+
/dɪˈspaɪzəl/
the act of despising; contempt or scorn
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S
despisement
C2+
/dɪˈspaɪzmənt/
the act or feeling of despising; contempt
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espial
C2+
/ɪˈspaɪəl/
the act of spying or catching sight of something
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perspicacious
C2+
/ˌpɜrspɪˈkeɪʃəs/
having keen mental discernment and understanding
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respectability
C2+
/rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪləti/
the state of being regarded as proper, decent, and worthy of esteem
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