Chapter 9 And 10 Vocab Flashcards
TORT/TORQ
“to twist”
TORTUOUS
adj.
Not direct or straightforward
syn: circuitousant: straightforward
RETORT
v.
To respond critically or sarcastically
syn: reply
EXTORT
v.
To wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
syn: coerce
ant: coax
VOLV/VOLU
“to roll, to turn”
VOLUBLE
adj.
Talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech
syn: chattyant: quiet
CONVOLUTED
adj.
Having too many twists and turns; overly complicated
syn: tangledant: clear
EVOLVE
v.
To unfold; to develop or change gradually
syn: progressant: regress
FLEX/FLECT
“to bend”
INFLEXIBLE
adj.
Too unchangeable in character or purpose
syn: rigid, stiffant: flexible
DEFLECT
v.
To cause to turn aside or away
syn: redirectant: accept
INFLECTION
n.
Change in pitch or tone of the voice
VERT/VERS
“to turn”
ADVERSE
adj.
Not helpful; harmful
syn: unfortunate, injuriousant: conducive
REVERT
v.
To fall back into an old condition
syn: lapseant: improve