Vocab L15: Latin Root verto

extroverted

• outgoing and socially confident

• shy and reserved

• introverted and quiet

• aloof and distant

diversion

• an instance of turning something aside from its course

• a type of entertainment or hobby

• a method of distraction

• a formal agreement or contract

universal

• of, affecting, or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases

• specific to a particular group or situation

• limited to a certain area or region

• not applicable to all cases

adversary

• a friend or ally

• one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

• a neutral party in a disagreement

• a supporter of a cause

aversion

• a strong dislike

• a mild preference

• a neutral feeling

• a strong attraction

convert

• cause to change in form, character, or function

• to remain the same

• to decrease in value

• to increase in size

avert

• turn away (one's eyes or thoughts)

• to confront directly

• to embrace or accept

• to ignore completely

versatile

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

• limited to a single function

• difficult to change or modify

• only useful in specific situations

controversy

• disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated

• a formal agreement between parties

• a peaceful resolution to a conflict

• a casual discussion about differing opinions

traverse

• to travel around

• to travel across or through

• to travel under

• to travel over