| A | B |
|---|
| behold | to look upon |
| discernment | insight and judgement; skill in perceiving |
| envision | to picture in the mind; imagine |
| foresee | to know ahead of time |
| gape | to stare in amazement with mouth open |
| impressionistic | describing personal response, painting style |
| myopia | shortsightedness; nearsightedness; lack of planning |
| perceptive | aware; understand; sharp; sensitive |
| premonition | feeling that something will happen |
| subliminal | unconscious clue that brings a response |
| cessation | a halt; bring to an end |
| commence | to begin |
| deter | to prevent or discourage from acting |
| hamper | to prevent from moving freely; clothes basket |
| obstruction | an obstacle; roadblock |
| preclude | to prevent; make impossible |
| procrastinate | put off task; to delay |
| scuttle | scurry; move with short, quick movements |
| subside | to sink; become less active |
| thwart | to prevent from taking place; frustrate |
