VCR B Lessons 1&2 Quiz review

What is the meaning of the root 'per'?

• through

• to turn

• to twist

• under

Which word means 'to delay (before bringing)'?

• dilatory

• defer

• contend

• infer

What does 'subvert' mean?

• to bring to a conclusion

• to upset or overthrow

• to twist or bend

• to turn away

Which word is defined as 'having many twists and turns; winding; crooked'?

• perverse

• introvert

• tortuous

• adversity

What is the meaning of 'avert'?

• to spread through spaces

• to avoid or prevent

• to bring happiness

• to stretch efforts thoroughly

What is the meaning of the root 'vert'?

• to turn

• to twist

• to carry

• to break

What does 'divert' mean?

• to focus

• to turn aside

• to connect

• to strengthen

Which word means 'to twist out of shape'?

• contort

• convert

• convey

• concur

What does 'invert' mean?

• to turn upside down

• to move forward

• to break apart

• to connect

What is the meaning of the root 'tort'?

• to twist

• to carry

• to break

• to turn