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VERT
VERT means TURN or TWIST
"vert" is the next of a set of common, but somewhat
abstract, word parts.
I. FOR EACH WORD:
1. Write the word
2. Write what it means
3. Draw a picture to go with it
4. Answer the question about it.
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word
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meaning and example
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what to draw
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question to answer
(you may draw your answer, too)
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vertical |
"perpendicular to
the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis,"
(example: anything standing up, not lying down; a line
that goes up and down) |
three vertical things |
WHat are three things that are usually
vertical? |
vertigo |
dizzy, confused state
of mind (the world is spinning or turning) - sometimes
caused by looking down from a high place. |
a person with vertigo |
What are two things that could give
someone vertigo? |
vertebrate |
animal with a backbone
(the bone we turn around with) |
two of your favorite vertebrates |
What are three of the most unusual
vertebrates you can think of? |
invert |
To turn inside out or
upside down (a cup, a fraction in math, a shirt a dive) |
something being inverted |
What is something you shouldn't invert,
and why? |
convert |
to turn from one thing
to another (to convert to a different religion, to convert
from feet to inches) |
something or someone being
converted |
How is convert different from invert? |
revert |
to turn back to an earlier
state or condition (reverting back to your old religion,
or a habit or way of doing things, or reverting money
back to what you had when you return to your old country) |
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Why might someone want revert to
their old way of doing things? What is one thing they
might say? |
controversial |
the subject of argument
or dispute; turning people (or their words) against
each other; |
people talking about something
controversial |
What are three controversial things? |
introvert |
to turn inward, or someone
who is shy and reserved and keeps to him/herself |
an introvert |
What are three things an introvert
might like to do in spare time? |
extrovert |
to turn outward; a person
who is outgoing |
an extrovert |
what are three things an extrovert
might like to do in spare time? |
avert |
to turn away; to see
something coming and avoid it(to avert an accident,
failing a test, a conversation with someone) |
someone averting something |
What are two things you would like
to avert? |
adverse |
turning against what
is wanted (especially adverse weather) |
adverse weather for a
baseball game |
What would be adverse conditions
for taking a test? |
adversity |
conditions that make
things harder or turn against you; things that make
you have to work or fight hard to get what you want
or need |
an example of adversity |
What are two examples of adversity? |
subversive |
trying to undermine (or
overthrow; "turn over from underneath") a
government or leadership; planning a school strike would
be subversive behavior. |
someone doing something
subversive |
Where are three places where someone
might do something subversive? |
diverse |
different; made up of
different kinds of things or people |
a diverse collection of
rocks or animals or people |
What are two good things and one
problem with having a diverse group (of anything or
people) |
Other vert words: diversion, inversion, aversion, diversity,
diversify, subvert, versus, version, covert, overt, persevere,
versatile, converse, advertise
Complete these sentences with the vert word.. Be sure to
mix these sentences with words learned in previous lessons.
1.After the spinning ride at Disneyworld, Pat had _______________________
and had to sit down until he was steady again.
2. We will try to see problems before they arrive and ___________________________
them.
3. I think I will ______________________________ back to
the way I used to drive to work because there is less traffic.
4. We have to ________________________ our dollars and cents
into pounds and pence before we go to England.
5. When students got together and refused to take standardized
tests, they were suspended for the ________________________
activity .
6. We might go camping if the weather is not too _______________________.
7. The rule for the dance marathon was that you had to be
_____________________________ and moving. If you stopped or
sat down you were out.
8.A good salesperson is often an ________________________
who really likes to get out and talk to people.
9. You have to sign this form to show you give your ___________________
for them to take you on this dangerous rafting trip.
10. Carl had a lot of ________________________ growing up,
but he didn't let it keep him from being a good student and
going to college.
11. A slug is not a _________________________ because it
has no backbone.
12. If you ______________________ the number 9, it looks
like a 6.
13. Beth has a ________________________ rock collection from
many different places in the world.
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