Y06W33VC Word Roots — -vert / -vers- (turn)

To turn something back to an earlier state, or to move or go in the opposite direction. As a noun, the opposite side or direction.

Word Breakdown: -vert- / -vers- (root meaning 'to turn')

Example: The judge was asked to reverse the decision after new evidence came to light.

Synonyms: undo, overturn, invert

Collocations: reverse a decision, in reverse order, the reverse of

To change the direction or course of something; also to distract attention.

Example: The road was closed and traffic was diverted through a series of back streets.

Synonyms: redirect, reroute, turn away

Collocations: divert attention, divert resources, divert from

A spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas or information between two or more people.

Example: A meaningful conversation between characters often reveals important information about their relationship.

Synonyms: discussion, dialogue, exchange

Collocations: have a conversation, start a conversation, a conversation about

To think carefully and deeply about something. Also, to show or express something.

Word family: reflect (v.), reflection (n.), reflective (adj.)

Example: Writers are encouraged to reflect on their drafts carefully before making revisions.

Synonyms: think about, consider, ponder

Collocations: reflect on, upon reflection, reflect the views of

To think carefully about something before making a decision or forming a judgement.

Word family: consider (v.), consideration (n.)

Example: When revising a draft, it is important to consider whether each paragraph serves the overall argument.

Synonyms: think about, weigh up, take into account

Collocations: consider carefully, consider the evidence, take into consideration

To look at something carefully and in detail in order to understand it better.

Word family: examine (v.), examination (n.)

Example: She examined her draft closely, looking for any sentences that could be made more precise.

Synonyms: inspect, analyse, review

Collocations: examine closely, examine the argument, carefully examined

A careful examination or assessment of something. As a verb, to look at something again to assess or improve it.

Word family: review (n./v.)

Example: Students were asked to review their drafts before submitting the final version for assessment.

Synonyms: assessment, evaluation, reassessment

Collocations: peer review, review a draft, review the evidence

To return to something — a text, idea or decision — in order to reconsider or improve it.

Word family: revisit (v.)

Example: Good writers often revisit their opening paragraphs after completing a full draft to check for consistency.

Synonyms: reconsider, return to, reread

Collocations: revisit the draft, revisit an idea, revisit the argument

‘Upon reflection’ means after thinking carefully about something.

Example: Upon reflection, I realised that my first plan was too rushed.

Synonyms: after thinking, after reflection, looking back

Collocations: upon reflection, I; upon reflection, it became clear; upon reflection, the