| Term | Definition |
|---|
| vertebra | one of the bones in the spine |
| vertabrate | an animal that has a backbone |
| versatile | capable of doing many things well |
| vertigo | an illness of dizziness |
| vertiginous | dizzy |
| convert | to change; to turn the opposite way |
| convertible | capable of being changed |
| invert | to turn upside down in position or direction |
| introvert | a shy, quiet person |
| revert | to go back; to return to an earlier state |
| reverse | to turn backward; to go the opposite way |
| reversible | capable of being turned around in direction/position |
| divert | to turn aside, amuse, or entertain |
| diverse | different; varied |
| diversion | a distraction; an amusement; an attention getter |
| avert | to turn away from; to avoid |
| aversion | a strong dislike for |
| subversion | an overthrow or rebellion |
| adverse | unfavorable; harmful; unfriendly |
| extrovert | an outgoing person |
| Structure | building; configuration; formation |
| Structural | pertaining to the form or configuration of |
| Construct | to build or form, to put up or erect |
| Construction | the act of building |
| Constructive | helpful; serving to improve or enhance; beneficial |
| Destruction | the act of taking down or destroying |
| Destructible | capable of being destroyed |
| Destructive | tending to destroy or cause much damage |
| instruct | to teach |
| instruction | the act of teaching or providing knowledge |
| instructor | one who teaches or imparts knowledge |
| instructional | pertaining to teaching or imparting knowledge |
| instructive | serving to inform or provide knowledge |
| reconstruct | to rebuild |
| reconstruction | act of rebuilding |
| indestructible | unbreakable/tough/permanent |
| obstruct | to hinder to block, get in the way of |
| obstruction | obstacle/barrier/bock |
| structuralism | any theory related to the form of a topic |
| Struct | To Build |
| obstructionist | person who deliberately delays/prevents progress |
| spectator | one who watches or views |
| spectacle | something amazing or wonderful to see |
| spectacular | amazing; impressive; fantastic |
| spectacles | eyeglasses |
| speculate | to consider, contemplate, theorize |
| speculation | a guess or theory |
| inspect | to examine or look at closely |
| inspector | one who examines things officially |
| inspection | a formal or official examination |
| introspective | thoughtful; meditative; reflective |
| expect | to anticipate; to look forward to |
| expectant | anticipating; hopeful |
| respect | to admire; to have high regard for |
| aspect | to distinct part, feature, or view of |
| suspect | to distrust, suppose, believe |
| prospect | a possibility or expectation |
| prospective | probable; likely to happen |
| perspective | view point; point of view; standpoint |
| conspicuous | noticeable; easy or plain to see; eye catching |
| introspection | the act of looking at one's inner self |
| Port | a harbor; a place where ships dock |
| Porter | a person who carries baggage or luggage |
| Portable | capable of being carried or moved |
| portage | to carry or move |
| portfolio | a case for carrying loose papers |
| portent | an omen; ominous significance |
| export | to move goods out of an area |
| exportation | the moving of goods out of an area |
| import | to bring goods into an area |
| importation | the bringing of goods into an area |
| important | having great significance or consequence |
| importance | significance; consequence; meaning; value |
| transport | to carry goods from one place to another |
| transportation | the carrying of goods from one area to another |
| deport | to drive out, remove, banish, cast out |
| deportation | the removal or banishment of someone |
| deportment | one's conduct, behavior, or manner |
| report | a written or verbal account or description of |
| reporter | a person who tells or writes the story |
| support | to give aid or help; to brace up |
| Inject | to force or insert a substance into something else |
| Reject | to refuse to take, to throw away, to discard |
| Rejection | the act of not being accepted |
| Eject | to propel out; to throw out |
| Subject | something discussed or studied |
| Subjection | the conquering of or bringing under control of |
| Object | to disagree; to show disapproval |
| Objection | an argument against; reason for dislike or disapproval |
| Objectionable | unpleasant; disagreeable; offensive |
| Project | to throw forward; to cast away |
| Projectile | an object that can be shot or thrown |
| Projector | a device which casts an image on a wall or screen |
| Abject | miserable; hopeless; horrible |
| Interject | to insert or throw an idea in abruptly |
| Interjection | an exclamation; an interruption |
| Dejected | sad; depressed; downcast |
| Dejection | lowness in spirits; sadness; depression |
| Conjecture | a guess; a speculation; a hypothesis |
| Subjective | based on opinion |
| Objective | based on fact |
| tractor | a vehicle used for pulling farm machinery |
| traction | tension; friction; grip |
| tractable | easy to deal with, manage, or control |
| contract | to make smaller; to shrink; to catch or be infected |
| contraction | process of shortening or making smaller |
| detract | to take or draw away from the importance of |
| distract | to draw the attention away from; disturb |
| distraction | that which draws away attention; an amusement |
| attract | to draw to oneself; to entice |
| attraction | something that delights, draws attention, or entices |
| extract | to pull or draw out, usually with effort |
| extractable | capable of being pulled out |
| abstract | theoretical; not concrete; not real |
| abstraction | theory; idea; notion |
| protract | to draw out; to lengthen; to prolong; to extend |
| protractor | an instrument for drawing/measuring angles |
| retract | to pull back; to draw back; to take back |
| retraction | a taking back; a withdrawal of statement |
| subtract | to take away; to deduct |
| subtraction | the act of taking something away |
| tract | to pull |
| duct | a pipe that allows something to flow through |
| conduct | to lead; to guide and move along |
| conducive | favorable; benefical |
| deduce | to reach a conclusion by reasoning |
| deduct | to take away; to subtract |
| deductible | able to be subtracted or taken away |
| deduction | that which can be taken away; a conclusion |
| induce | to lead on; to influence; to cause |
| induct | to bring in; to put into a position formally |
| inducement | something that leads on or persuades |
| introduce | to make known or acquainted |
| introductory | beginning; preliminary |
| produce | to cause to grow; to make |
| product | that which is made |
| production | the act of making, creating, or manufacturing |
| productive | fruitful; profitable; fertile |
| reduce | to make less or smaller |
| reduction | a lessening or making smaller |
| abduct | to carry off by force; kidnap |
| abductor | one who kidnaps |
| duct | to lead |
| moped | low-powered motorized bike |
| biped | two-footed animal |
| quadruped | four-footed mammal |
| podium | a platform or stand for a speaker |
| tripod | a three-legged stand |
| pedal | a foot operated level, mechanism, or device |
| pedestrian | one who walks |
| pedestal | the foot or base of a statue or column |
| pedometer | a device that measures distance walked |
| centipede | a creature with appearance of 100 legs |
| millipede | a creature with appearance of 1,000 legs |
| expedition | a trip or journey |
| expedite | to speed up or hasten |
| expeditious | fast, speedy |
| expeditiously | quickly, fast |
| expedient | quickest, most advantageous or suitable |
| impede | to hinder, block, obstruct |
| impediment | an obstacle or hinderance |
| podiatry | medical field for the care of the feet |
| podiatrist | a foot doctor |
| ped | foot |
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