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Words to Learn 337foot. Pedestrian, which refers to people who travel by foot, isalso used to describe something that is dull or ordinary.spec, spic (look)The root spec is used in such words as inspect, “to look atcarefully.” Spectators look at movies and sports events.Finally, the word spy, a person who secretly looks at theactions of others, may also be derived from spec.Words to LearnPart 1audi1. audit (noun, verb) ôdĭtFrom Latin: audit (hear) (At one time, examinations of financeswere held in public so that all could hear.)a. examination of financial accounts or records to determineaccuracy (noun)The Internal Revenue Service conducted an audit of ourtax returns for last year.b. a methodical investigation of a situation (noun)An audit of university records revealed that many peoplehad overpaid tuition.c. to examine accounts (verb)Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.When the accountant audited the financial records,she found evidence of theft.d. to attend a class without receiving credit (verb)To prepare for nursing school, I audited organicchemistry. Related Wordauditor (noun) The auditor found the company’s finances to bein order.2. auditory (adjective) ôdĭ-tôrēFrom Latin: audi (hear)referring to hearingExposure to loud blasts in combat zones can damagethe auditory nerve and cause deafness.Lectures require students to process auditory information.