1. Latin Roots: Press, vers / vert push turn
Vocabulary Construction – Unit 11
Latin Roots: Press, vers / vert push turn
by Marcia Timmel Art by Phillip Martin

2. 1. Applying constant force; to persuade
1. pressure
1. Applying constant force; to persuade

3. 2. backward; opposite; to change to the opposite
2. reverse
2. backward; opposite; to change to the opposite

4. 3. depress
3. to push or press down; to lower one’s spirits

5. 4. convert
4. To change from one to another

6. 5. meaningful; demonstrative
5. expressive
5. meaningful; demonstrative

7. 6. subvert
6. To corrupt; to destroy

8. 7. Marked by persecution, hardship; producing depression
7. oppressive
7. Marked by persecution, hardship; producing depression

9. 8. Having many uses or talents
8. versatile
8. Having many uses or talents

10. 9. impress
9. To find favor, to attract notice; to mark

11. 10. avert
10. To turn away, prevent