9/10 Flashcards
1
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Retort
A
To respond critically or sarcastically
2
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Extort
A
To wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
3
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Voluble
A
Talkative, given to rapid, abundant speech
4
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Convoluted
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Having too many twists and turns, overly complicated
5
Q
Evolve
A
To unfold, to develop or change gradually
6
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Inflexible
A
Too unchangeable in character or purpose
7
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Deflect
A
To cause to turn aside or away
8
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Inflection
A
Change of pitch or tone of voice
9
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Adverse
A
Not helpful, harmful
10
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Subvert
A
To undermine, to corrupt
11
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Decriminalize
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To do away with legal penalties for
12
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Recrimination
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An accusation made in reply, a counter charge
13
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Incriminate
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To revalue guilty, or make someone appear guilty
14
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Tortuous
A
Not direct or straightforward
15
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Culpable
A
Deserving blame
