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.     word meaning and example what to draw question to answer (you may draw your answer, too) 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)   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 vertigo 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 revert back to the way I used to drive to work because there is less traffic. 4. We have to convert 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 controversial activity . 6. We might go camping if the weather is not too adverse. 7. The rule for the dance marathon was that you had to be vertical and moving. If you stopped or sat down you were out. 8.A good salesperson is often an extrovert who really likes to get out and talk to people. 10. Carl had a lot of adversity 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 vertebrate because it has no backbone. 12. If you inverted the number 9, it looks like a 6. 13. Beth has a diverse rock collection from many different places in the world.

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