vert/verse Flashcards

1
Q

after the spinning ride at disneyland, Pat had …….. and had to sit down until he was steady again.

A

virtigo

dizzy

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we will try to see problems before they arrive and …… them.

A

avert

to turn away

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3
Q

i think i will ……. back to the way i used to drive to work because there is less traffic.

A

revert

turn back to an earlier state

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4
Q

we have to …… our money into pounds and pence before we go to england.

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convert

turn from one thing to another

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5
Q

the students got toghether and refused to take the standardized tests, they were suspended for the ……. activity

A

subversive

trying to undermine or overthrow

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6
Q

we might go camping if the weather is not too …….

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adverse

turning agains what is wanted

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7
Q

the rule for the dance marathon was that you had to be …… and moving

A

vertical

upright

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8
Q

a good salesperson is often an …….. who likes to talk to people and get out.

A

extrovert

outgoing

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9
Q

carl had a lot of …… growning up, but he didnt let it keep him from being a good student and going to collage.

A

adversity

conditions that make things harder or turn against you

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10
Q

a slug is not a …….. because it has no backbone.

A

vertabrate

animal with no backbone

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if you …… the number 9, it looks like a 6.

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invert

turn inside out or upside down.

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