behold

verb

To gaze at; look upon

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Beholder noun

Example

As the morning mist began to clear, Jonathan beheld the mountains towering before him.

discernment

noun

Keenness or sharpness in detecting, distinguishing, or selecting.

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discern verb

Example

The baseball player was complimented for her discernment of the weaknesses of the opposing team.

envision

verb

to picture in the mind.

Example

Amy clearly envisioned what living in a foreign country would be like.

foresee

verb

To see or to know beforehand.

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foreseeable adjective

foresight noun

Example

"I foresee a wonderful future for you!" the professor told her student.

gape

verb

a. To stare in amazement with the mouth open.

b. To open the mouth wide; yawn.

c. to open wide.

Example

The astonished tourists gaped at the panoramic view of the Grand Canyon.

impressionistice

adjective

a. Of or pertaining to a highly personalized response to art or experience as opposed to a response based on reason or fact.

b. Reflecting a style of painting of the late nineteenth century that is marked by concentration on the impression created by the subject.

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impression noun

impressionism noun

Example

Stephen Crane's novel The Red Badge of Courage shows a young man's impressionistic view of war.

insight

noun

a. The ability to see and understand the true nature of something.

b. An idea of the true nature of something

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insightful adjective

insightfully adverb

Example

Terri showed insight into the reason for Lisa's attitude.

myopia

noun

a. Shortsightedness or lack of good judgment in thinking or planning.

b. Nearsightedness.

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myopic adjective

myopically adverb

Example

Myopia among the city planners resulted in overcrowding and poor living conditions.

perceptive

adjective

a. Having the ability to be keenly aware of things and situations; knowing.

b. Marked by understanding.

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perceptible adjective

perception noun

perceptively adverb

Example

Josie's perceptive comments show that she has a good understanding of the short story.

survey

trans. verb

a. to examine or look at broadly.

b. to inspect carefully; scrutinize.

c. To determine the measures, boundaries, or elevation of land or features of earth's surface.

intrans. verb

to make a survey or land

noun

a. A broad view..

b. A detailed inspection or investigation.

c. The act or process of surveying land.

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surveyor noun

Example

Before sending out applications, Bob surveyed all the colleges in his state.