VCR Lessons 1 & 2: Word Roots

VCR Lessons 1 & 2

• The lessons cover various words with the root "per" (through).
• The root "per" signifies ideas of "through," "throughout," "repeatedly," or "lasting for a long time," often relating to actions, qualities, or states that extend or are persistent.

Percussion

• Root: Per (through)
• Definition 1: The sharp striking of one thing against another.
• Definition 2: Instruments that produce sound when struck.
• Definition 3: Describing the striking of a musical instrument.
• Part of speech: 1 & 2: noun, 3: adjective
• Synonym 1: Strike
• Synonyms 2&3: None
• Antonym: None
• Connotation: Neutral

Perennial

• Root: Per (through)
• Definition 1: Lasting for an indefinitely long time.
• Definition 2: Continuing regularly or happening repeatedly.
• Definition 3: Living for longer than two years.
• Word to Root: Last through a long time
• Part of speech: Adjective
• Synonym: Long lasting.
• Antonym: Short lasting.
• Connotation: Neutral

Permeate

• Root: Per (through)
• Definition: To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout.
• Word to Root: Spread throughout
• Part of speech: Transitive verb
• Synonym: Spread
• Antonym: To contain
• Connotation: Neutral

Persevere

• Root: Per (through)
• Definition: To hold fast at a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles.
• Word to Root: Push through hard times.
• Part of speech: Intransitive verb
• Synonym: Endure.
• Antonym: Quit.
• Connotation: Neutral

Defer

• Definition 1: To delay.
• Definition 2: To give in to or submit.
• Part of speech (1): Transitive verb
• Part of speech (2): Intransitive verb
• Synonym 1: Delay
• Synonym 2: Yield
• Antonym 1: Hasten
• Antonym 2: Defy
• Connotation: Neutral

Dilatory

• Definition: Tending to delay or postpone.
• Part of speech: Adjective
• Synonym: Slow
• Antonym: Fast
• Connotation: Negative

Elation

• Definition: Excited feelings of pride or happiness.
• Part of speech: Noun
• Synonym: Triumph
• Antonym: Disappointment
• Connotation: Positive

Infer

• Definition 1: To use evidence to make a conclusion.
• Definition 2: To guess.
• Part of speech: Transitive verb
• Synonym 1: None
• Synonym 2: Guess
• Antonym 1: None
• Antonym 2: Know
• Connotation: Neutral

Contend

• Definition 1: To engage in a struggle or rivalry.
• Definition 2: To assert; to put forward in argument.
• Part of speech: Intransitive verb
• Synonym 1: Compete
• Synonym 2: Assert
• Antonym 1: Agree
• Antonym 2: Deny
• Connotation: Neutral

Intent

• Definition 1: Purpose.
• Definition 2: Concentrating on or dedicated to an idea or action.
• Part of speech (1): Noun
• Part of speech (2): Adjective
• Synonym 1: Purpose
• Synonym 2: Dedicated
• Antonym 1: None
• Antonym 2: Undecided
• Connotation: Neutral

Subvert

• Root: Sub (under)
• Definition: To upset; to overthrow; to ruin.
• Word to Root: To undermine
• Part of speech: Transitive verb
• Synonym: Overthrow
• Antonym: Support
• Connotation: Negative

Subservient

• Root: Sub (under)
• Definition: Excessively willing to yield; submissive.
• Word to Root: To serve under
• Part of speech: Transitive verb
• Synonym: Submissive
• Antonym: Defiant
• Connotation: Negative

Tort (to twist)

• Root: Tort (to twist)

Contort

• Root: Tort (to twist)
• Definition: To twist or bend out of shape.
• Word to Root: To twist or bend
• Part of speech: Transitive verb
• Synonym: Twist
• Antonym: Straighten
• Connotation: Neutral

Distort

• Root: Tort (to twist)
• Definition 1: To change something to make it false.
• Definition 2: To twist something out of its original shape.
• Word to Root: To twist something from its original
• Part of speech: Transitive verb
• Synonym 1: Falsify
• Synonym 2: Warp
• Antonym 1: Restore
• Antonym 2: Fix
• Connotation: Negative

Tortuous

• Root: Tort (to twist)
• Definition 1: Having many twists and turns.
• Definition 2: Deceitfully, roundabout, tricky
• Word to Root: To twist and turn.
• Part of speech: Adjective
• Synonym 1: Twist/turn.
• Synonym 2: Tricky
• Antonym 1: Straight Forward
• Connotation: Neutral

Retort

• Root: Tort (to twist)
• Definition 1: To reply quickly and sharply, often in reply to an accusation.
• Definition 2: A quick, witty, sometimes biting reply.
• Word to Root: To turn back what somebody said.
• Part of speech (1): Intransitive or transitive verb
• Part of speech (2): Noun
• Synonym 1: To counter
• Synonym 2: Response, reply
• Antonym 1: To agree
• Antonym 2: Agreement
• Connotation: Negative

Vers (to turn/to turn around)

• The root "vers" indicates actions of turning or changing direction/attitude.

Adversity

• Root: Vers (to turn)
• Definition: Hardship or misfortune.
• Word to Root: To turn for worse
• Part of speech: Noun
• Synonym: Hardship
• Antonym: Fortune
• Connotation: Negative

Avert

• Root: Vers (to turn)
• Definition 1: To turn away.
• Definition 2: To prevent
• Word to Root: To turn away
• Part of speech: Transitive verb
• Synonym: Prevent
• Antonym: Cause
• Connotation: Neutral

Introvert

• Root: Vers (to turn)
• Definition: Someone who keeps to themselves; drained by social interaction.
• Word to Root: To turn inwards
• Part of speech: Noun
• Synonym: Shy person
• Antonym: Extrovert
• Connotation: Neutral

Perverse

• Root: Vers (to turn)
• Definition: Stubbornly doing something other than what is reasonable or required.
• Word to Root: To turn from expectations
• Part of speech: Adjective
• Synonym: Contrary
• Antonym: Compliant
• Connotation: Negative

Prose

• Root: Vers (to turn)
• Definition 1: Ordinarily doing or writing without rhyme or meter
• Definition 2: Referring to speech or writing other than verse
• Word to Root: Straight forward
• Part of speech 1: Noun; part of speech 2: adjective
• Synonym 1: Normal writing
• Synonym 2: Poetic
• Antonym 1: Poetry
• Antonym 2: Poetic
• Connotation: Neutral

This quiz covers lessons on the word root 'per', which means 'through'. Explore various terms that derive from this root and understand their meanings, synonyms, and usage in language. Enhance your vocabulary with a focus on words that convey ideas of persistence and continuity.