Chapter 9 Flashcards
Tort/torq
to twist
tortuous
adj: not direct or straight forward
syn: circuitous
ant: straightforward
retort
adj: to Awnser critically or sarcastically
syn: reply
ant
extort
adj: to wrongly or illegally force someone co comply with demand
syn: coerce
ant coax
Volv,Volu
to roll or to turn
voluble
adj: talkative, given to rapid, abundant speech
syn: chatty
ant quiet
Convoluted
adj: having to many twists and turns, complicated
syn: tangled
ant cleared
evolve
adj: to unfold to develop or evolve gradually
syn: progress
ant regress
Flex/Flect
to bend
inflexible
adj: too unchangeable in purpose or character
syn: rigid, stiff
ant flexible
Deflect
adj: to cause to turn away or deflect
syn: redirect
ant accept
Inflection
adj: change in pitch or tone of voice
syn:
ant
Vert/Vers
to turn
adverse
adj: not helpful, harming
syn: unfortunate
ant conducive
Revert
adj: to fall back on old condition
syn: lapse
ant improve
