Vocab week 4 unit 3 Flashcards
Contra
latin root meaning against
Vert/Vers
latin root meaning to turn
Divert
(v) to turn aside or in another direction; to entertain or amuse
Versatile
adj- talented; not limited; able to turn easily from one thing
Avert
v -to turn away in avoidance to see coming and ward off
Extrovert
n- a typically unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
Introvert
n- a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
Verbatim
adv/adj- word for word; being in the exact words as the original
Contrary
adj- inclined to oppose and be stubborn; opposite
Controversial
adj- debatable stirring up opinions that turn against each other and clash
Contravene
v- to act contrarily to oppose an argument