19. visionary (n)—a person with foresight and imagination
**VIS is a root word meaning “to see” or “sight”**
SAMPLE: Many scholars see dystopian writers as visionaries, seeing into the future and predicting what is to come.
20. dissension (n)—disagreement in opinion
SAMPLE: In A.I., keeping David is a point of dissension between Monica and Henry.
21. sentient (adj)—capable of having feelings
SAMPLE: In A.I., David is a sentient robot that has the capability to love.
22. divisive (adj)—troublesome; conflict ridden; tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
SAMPLE: After Monica imprints upon David, Henry seems bothered by the robot child. I predict it will be a divisive issue for the couple.
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