Word Knowledge · Question 265

Question 265 of 280

In words such as reverse and convert, the root vert/vers relates to

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Correct answer to question 265 (Word Knowledge): turning

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The Latin root vert/vers means to turn, so to reverse is to turn back and to convert is to turn into something else.

Updated: November 2026

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