Set 9 Flashcards
0
Q
distort
A
pull or twist out of shape
1
Q
contortionist
A
an entertainer who bends and twists their body into strange and unnatural positions
2
Q
extort
A
obtain by force, threats, or other unfair means
3
Q
retort
A
say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp manner
4
Q
torturous
A
characterized by, involving or causing excruciating pain or suffering
5
Q
tort, tors
A
twist
6
Q
con-
A
with
7
Q
dis-
A
apart
8
Q
ex-
A
out
9
Q
re-
A
again
10
Q
-ion
A
act of
11
Q
-ist
A
one who
12
Q
-ous
A
marked by (adjective ending)
13
Q
-ure
A
act of
