ENSK3DD05: VERT Flashcards

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vertical

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perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis, i.e. anything that is upright is vertical

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vertigo

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dizzy, confused state of mind, i.e. the world is spinning and turning

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vertebrate

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animal with a backbone (the bone one turns around with) i.e. the groundhog is a vertebrate.

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invert

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to turn inside out or upside down, i.e. all you need to do is invert the fraction of the math example.

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convert

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to turn from one thing to another, i.e. I converted to catholicism

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revert

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to turn back to an earlier state or condition, i.e. I soon reverted back to lutheran religion

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controversial

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the subject of argument or dispute; turning people (or their words) against each other

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introvert

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to turn inward, or someone who is shy and reserved and tends to keep to himself

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extrovert

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to turn outward, or someone who is outgoing

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avert

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to turn away, to see something coming and avoid it, i.e. avert your eyes!

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adverse

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turning against what is wanted, especially adverse weather

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adversity

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conditions that make things harder or turn against you

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subversive

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trying to undermine (or overthrow) i.e. the government claimed we were subversives or terrorists!

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diverse

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different; made up of different kinds of things or people, i.e. we need a more diverse curricular to fit the needs of every student.

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