Unit 9 Flashcards
1
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Tort/torque
A
To twist.
2
Q
Tortuous
A
adj. Not direct or straightforward
Latin
Synonym: circuitous
Antonym: straightforward
3
Q
Retort
A
To respond sarcastically.
Verb
Latin
Synonym: reply
4
Q
Extort
A
To wrongly or illegally force. Verb Latin Synonym: coerce Antonym: coax
5
Q
Volv/Volu
A
To roll, to turn
6
Q
Voluble
A
Talkative;given to rapid,abundant speech. Adj. Latin Synonym: chatty Antonym: quiet
7
Q
Convoluted
A
Having too many twists and turns;overly complicated. Adj. Latin Synonym: tangled Antonym: clear
8
Q
Evolve
A
To unfold or develop. Change gradually. Verb Latin Synonym: progress Antonym: regress
9
Q
Flex/Flect
A
Latin
To bend
10
Q
Inflexible
A
Too unchangeable in character or purpose. Adj. Latin Synonym: rigid,stiff Antonym: flexible
11
Q
Deflect
A
To cause to turn aside or away. Verb Latin Synonym: redirect Antonym: accept
12
Q
Inflection
A
Change in pitch or tone of the voice.
Noun
Latin
13
Q
Vert/Vers
A
To turn
14
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Adverse
A
Not helpful;harmful Adj. Latin Synonym: unfortunate,injurious Antonym: conducive
15
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Revert
A
To fall back into an old condition.
Verb
Synonym: lapse
Antonym: improve
