What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appearance of a ghost about to disappear (6)" mean?

The definition is "Appearance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + SPECT (synonym="re") = ASPECT; definition: "Appearance" The answer is ASPECT.

Appearance of a ghost about to disappear (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28992 | 28 Across | 2023-02-13 flower

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