Week 11 Flashcards

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advert

A

refer to in speaking or writing

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aversion

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a strong dislike or disinclination

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3
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avert

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turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts).

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4
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diversion

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an instance of turning something aside from its course

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5
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divert

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cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another

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6
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extrovert

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an outgoing, overtly, expressive person

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inadvertently

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without intention; accidentally

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8
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incontrovertible

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not able to be denied or disputed

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introvert

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a shy, reticent person

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introvert

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“fold inward,” or to “turn inward,” as when a child’s personality seems to introvert once she starts elementary school

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obverse

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the side of a coin or medal bearing the head or principal design

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perverse

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contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice

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revert

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return to (a previous state, practice, topic, etc.)

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versatile

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able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

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vertigo

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a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease affecting the inner ear

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