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Greek & Latin Roots
Lesson 22 vers, vert
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anniversary | (n) the date on which an event occurs every year; every year an event turns a year older |
| conversation | (n) a discussion that switches from one person to another; a discussion that "turns back and forth" |
| convert | (v) to turn or change your beliefs or way of thinking |
| diversify | (v) to divide up money into different investments so that if one area turns for the worse then you will be protected |
| diversion | (n) something that turns your attention off of what you are thinking about |
| extrovert | (n) a person who turns his or her attention outward toward other people |
| introvert | (n) a person who turns his or her attention inward toward himself or herself; a shy person |
| invert | (v) to turn or flip in the opposite direction |
| revert | (v) to turn back to a previous action or thought; to go back in thought or speech; to give back |
| subvert | (v) to corrupt or undermine; to turn against established authority |