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Def. of Tortuous
Not direct or straightforward
Adjective
Prefix TORT/TORQ Def.
To twist
Def. of Retort
To respond critically or sarcastically
Verb
Def. of Extort
To wrongfully or illegally force someone to comply with a command
Verb
Prefix VOLU/VOLV def.
To turn; to roll
Def. of Voluble
Talkative; given to rapid; abundant speech
Adjective
Def. of Convoluted
Having too many twists and turns; overly complicated
Adjective
Def. of Evolve
To unfold; to develop or change gradually
Verb
Prefix FLEX/FLECT def.
To bend
Def. of Inflexible
Too unchangeable in character or purpose
Adjective
Def. of Deflect
To cause to turn aside or away
Verb
Def. of Inflection
Change in pitch or tone of voice
Noun
Prefix VERT/VERS def.
To turn
Def. of Adverse
Not helpful; harmful
Adjective
Def. of Revert
To fall back into an old condition
Verb