deter novice foresee blight havoc perceptive suffice integral oblivious premeditated * v. to prevent or discourage something from happening by creating fear n. a beginner v. to see or know beforehand v. to cause to decline or decay; to ruin or destroy n. widespread destruction; confusion; disorder adj. having the ability to be very aware of things and situations v. to meet present needs; be adequate adj. essential or necessary for completeness adj. lacking awareness; forgetful adj. planned, arranged, or plotted in advance