Unit 2, Week 1 Flashcards
1
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torpor
A
a stage of sleep or temporary hibernation
2
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contortionist
A
an entertainer who bends his/her body in unnatural shapes
3
Q
torrent
A
a strong, fast-moving stream of water
4
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extort
A
to get money or property by threat of force
5
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retort
A
to reply in a sharp or angry way
6
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distortion
A
to alter something from its original shape
7
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torque
A
a turning force that causes rotation around an axis
8
Q
torment
A
to cause severe suffering
9
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tortuous
A
lengthy, full of twists and turns
10
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torso
A
the trunk of a body (shoulders to hips)
