1. Vers, vert
=turn

2. Anniversary an-ni-ver-sa-ry noun
The date on which an event occurs every year; every year an event turns older

3. The Smiths celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary by renewing their marriage vows, surrounded by family and friends.
Next summer will be Mrs. Smith’s 12th year anniversary with Saugus Union School District.
We celebrate my husband’s anniversary for coming to America each year.
_________ celebrate _________’s anniversary for _________ each year.

4. conversation con-ver-sa-tion (noun)
Interesting, very interesting
I just bought some apples
A discussion that switches from one person to another; a discussion that “turns back and forth”

5. It is not polite to interrupt when others are in the middle of a conversation.
Natalie enjoyed a lively, engaging conversation with her friends at the party.
Their favorite conversation always begins and ends with basketball because they enjoy it so much.
My favorite conversation is __________ because ______.

6. convert con-vert (verb)
To turn or change your beliefs or way of thinking

7. In general, it is more difficult to convert older people to try new technology than younger ones.
Spanish missionaries came to California to convert the Native Americans to their religion.
To convert from being a meat eater to being a vegetarian can be a challenging change.
To convert from _______ to _________ can be a challenging change.

8. diversify di-ver-si-fy (verb)
To divide up money into different investments so that if one area turns for the worse then you will be protected

9. Financial planners advise clients to diversify their money in a variety of industries.
Over the past fifty years, the US economy has become more diversified, adding technology and other industries.
I try to diversify my diet so I get a good combination of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.
I try to diversify ____ so I get a good combination of ____ and _____.

10. diversion di-ver-sion (noun)
Something that turns your attention off of what you are thinking about

11. While riding in the car for long periods of time, parents have learned to bring along a diversion or two to help pass the time.
Good friends create a diversion when you are unhappy or upset.
Texting while driving is a dangerous diversion that many people should stop.
________ is a _________ diversion that many people should ________.

12. extrovert ex-tro-vert (noun)
A person who turns his or her attention outward toward other people

13. You may think that all comics are extroverts, but when they are not performing in front of an audience, some can be quite shy.
An extrovert is known to be “the life of the party” because she can recount stories and jokes to entertain everyone.
She is not an extrovert because she doesn’t like to get to know new people very much.
I am/am not an extrovert because I _________.

14. introvert in-tro-vert (noun)
A person who turns his or her attention inward towards himself or herself; a shy person

15. Mrs. Oculam used to be such an introvert that when she was in junior high school, she would not ask her teacher to use his stapler.
We should try to include everyone in our group discussions, especially the introverts who don’t speak up much.
He is an introvert because it is hard for him to be around people for long periods of time.
I am/am not an introvert because _________.

16. invert in-vert (verb)
To turn or flip in the opposite direction

17. Traffic slowed to a crawl due to the accident that resulted in an inverted car.
The inspector had to keep the spectators away from the inverted big rig to complete his inspection.
I inverted the cake from the pan onto the plate before frosting it.
_______ inverted _______ when _________.

18. revert re-vert (verb)
To turn back to a previous action or thought; to go back in thought or speech; to give back
Maybe I should get cheese pizza, wait, no, pepperoni pizza! Oh, never mind! I want cheese.

19. The criminals who were deported from the US reported that they had difficulties reverting back to their previous life.
After Ms. Bryan retires, she will submit to her mom’s wishes that she revert back to her life in Buffalo, New York.
Even though I don’t drink soda, sometimes it is tempting to want to revert back to old habits.
Even though _____, sometimes it is _______ to want to revert back to _________.

20. Subvert sub-vert (verb)
Mwahahaha!!! I’m going to steal all their money!
To corrupt or undermine; to turn against established authority

21. It is easier to subvert someone who weak and corruptible than someone who is strong and independent.
The troubled youth subverted his mother’s authority.
I would not subvert Mr. Baker’s authority because it would be rude and disrespectful.
I would not subvert _______’s authority because ________.