Question

read the following sentence: janette lost her gymnastics scholarship after she developed vertigo and kept falling off the balance beam. what does \vertigo\ mean as it is used in this reading? use this dictionary entry to help answer the question: vert- (prefix) turn a fear of heights a dizzy, spinning sensation a wood allergy a weakness in the knees

Explanation:

The context shows that Janette's condition made her fall off the balance - beam. A dizzy, spinning sensation (vertigo) can cause such instability. The prefix "vert -" means turn, which is related to the spinning feeling.

Answer:

B. a dizzy, spinning sensation