unit 9 Flashcards
not fail
1
Q
not direct or straightforward
A
TORTUOUS
2
Q
to respond critically or sarcastically
A
RETORT
3
Q
to wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
A
EXTORT
4
Q
talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech
A
VOLUBLE
5
Q
having too many twists and turns
A
CONVULTED
6
Q
to unfold; to develop or change gradually
A
EVOLVE
7
Q
too unchangeable in character or purpose
A
INFLEXIBLE
8
Q
to cause to turn aside or away
A
DEFLECT
9
Q
a change in pitch or tone of voice
A
INFLECTION
10
Q
not helpful; harmful
A
ADVERSE
11
Q
to fall back into an old condition
A
REVERT
12
Q
to undermine; to corrupt
A
SUBVERT
