showing signs that promise success
auspicious
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
introspection
a survey of past times or events
retrospect
a single thing that is taken as an example of a whole category
specimen
1. a ghost
2. a haunting fear of future trouble
specter
1. the distribution of characteristics of a physical system, especially bands of colors seen as a rainbow or bands of differing sound waves
2. a wide range of related qualities or ideas
spectrum
1. to form opinions without definite knowledge or evidence
2. to buy or sell something to make a profit but with risk of loss
speculate
supervision or close observation, especially of a suspected person
surveillance
a period of staying awake to keep watch or pray
vigil
watchful; on the lookout for danger
vigilant