Turning Flashcards
Reverse
Adjective
1) Causing movement backwards
“Mom shifted into reverse gear and backed out of the driveway.
Verb
2) To change and turn in a different direction.
Divert
Verb
1)To turn aside or in another direction
“A police officer diverted traffic to side streets as the accident was being cleared from the road.”
2) To entertain or amuse
Versatile
Adjective
Talented, not limited, able to turn easily from one thing to another
“The lead role required a versatile actor who could sing and dance.”
Version
Noun
A way of presenting, a point of view.
“Marta did not like the movie version as well as the book”
Versus
1) Prep
Against
“The championship will be the L.A. Dodgers versus the N.Y. Mets.”
2)In contrast to
Vertebrate
Noun
A creature with a spine or a backbone.
“Fish and birds are in the category of vertebrate.”
Contradictory
Adjective
Inclined to say the opposite or deny; inconsistent
“The evidence was contradictory, so the jury took a long time to reach a verdict.”
Contrary
Adjective
Inclined to oppose and be stubborn, opposite.
“Contrary to his mother’s directions, Jorge stayed up late to finish his book.”
Contrast
1) Verb
To point out differences; to set apart one as unlike the other.
“The teachers asked their students to compare and contrast each other.
2) Noun
Difference
Controversial
Adjective
Debatable, stirring up opinions that turn against each other and clash.
“Our dress code is a controversial subject that brings out sharp differences of opinion
Contradict
Verb
To speak contrary or opposite
“I told my mom the story, only to have my sister contradict me.”
Contradiction
Noun
A combination of ideas, statements, or features of a situation that are opposed to each other.
“The lawyers made many contradictions to each other.”
Adversary
Noun
A person, group, or force that attacks.
“The adversary scares the villagers if out town with their guns.
Adversary
Noun
A person, group, or force that attacks.
“The adversary scares the villagers if out town with their guns.
Advertise
Adj
To announce or pars is in some public communication
“The brand only advertised toothpaste.”