Quiz and Flashcards on VERS and VERT Roots

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What does the root '-vert-, -vers-' mean?

come

turn (correct)

leave

stop

What is the definition of 'anniversary'?

the date on which an event occurs every year; every year an event turns a year older

What does 'conversation' refer to?

a discussion that switches from one person to another; a discussion that turns back and forth

What does 'convert' mean?

to turn or change your beliefs or way of thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'diversify'?

to turn or become more varied or different Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'diversion'?

something that turns your attention off of what you are thinking about Signup and view all the answers

Define 'extrovert'.

a person who turns his or her attention outward Signup and view all the answers

What does 'introvert' mean?

a person who turns his or her attention inward toward himself or herself; a shy person Signup and view all the answers

What does 'invert' mean?

to turn or flip in the opposite direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'revert'?

to turn back to a previous action or thought; to go back in thought or speech; to give back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'subvert' mean?

to corrupt or undermine; to turn against established authority Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'sub-' refer to?

under Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'con-' mean?

come together Signup and view all the answers

What do the suffixes '-sion' and '-tion' do?

forms a noun from a verb Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'in-' indicate?

not Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the prefix 'extro-'?

outside Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intro-' mean?

inside Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'di-' indicate?

two Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 're-' mean?

again Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greek and Latin Roots: "VERS", "VERT" = TURN

Root words "vert" and "vers" signify the action of turning.

Vocabulary Words

Anniversary: Marks the yearly occurrence of a significant event; represents the passage of time from that event.
Conversation: Interaction where dialogue shifts between individuals; embodies the idea of exchange and back-and-forth communication.
Convert: Action of changing one's beliefs or mindset; indicates a transformation in perspective.
Diversify: Process of becoming varied or different; involves introducing variety into a situation or category.
Diversion: Activity or thought that distracts attention from a primary focus; serves as a shift in concentration.
Extrovert: Individual who focuses outwardly and engages socially; characterized by outgoing behavior.
Introvert: Person who tends to focus inwardly; often associated with reserved behavior and self-reflection.
Invert: To flip or turn something to its opposite orientation; relates to physical or conceptual reversal.
Revert: Action of returning to a previous state or thought; indicates a regression or return to past behaviors.
Subvert: To undermine or challenge authority; involves actions that oppose established systems.

Prefixes and Suffixes

Sub-: Denotes a position below or under; indicates a lower or lesser degree.
Con-: Implies coming together or a collective aspect; used to indicate cooperation or conjunction.
-sion; -tion: Suffix that transforms verbs into nouns, indicating the act or state of something.
In-: Prefix meaning "not"; negates the root word it precedes.
Extro-: Prefix relating to external or outside; often used in contexts involving outward behavior.
Intro-: Prefix meaning internal or inside; associated with inward thinking or reflection.
Di-: Prefix signifying two; indicates duality or division.
Re-: Indicates repetition or return to a previous state; suggests an action being done again.

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Explore the meanings and applications of the Greek and Latin roots 'vers' and 'vert', which signify turning. This quiz covers vocabulary words derived from these roots, each illustrating the concept of change and transformation. Test your understanding of these terms and their significance in language.