Unit 9 Flashcards
1
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Tort/Torq
A
to twist L tortuous retort extort
2
Q
Volv/Volu
A
to roll, to turn L voluble convoluted evolve
3
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Flex/Flect
A
to bend L inflexible deflect inflection
4
Q
Vert/Vers
A
to turn L adverse revert subvert
5
Q
Tortuous
A
adj. not direct or straightforward Tort/Torq S: circuitous A: straightforward
6
Q
Retort
A
v.
to respond critically or sarcastically
Tort/Torq
S: reply
7
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Extort
A
v. to wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand Tort/Torq S: coerce A: coax
8
Q
Voluble
A
adj. talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech Volv/Volu S: chatty A: quiet
9
Q
Convoluted
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adj. having too many twists and turns; overly complicated Volv/Volu S: tangled A: clear
10
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Evolve
A
v. to unfold; to develop or change gradually Volv/Volu S: progress A: regress
11
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Inflexible
A
adj. too unchangeable in character or purpose Flex/Flect S: rigid, stiff A: flexible
12
Q
Deflect
A
v. to cause to turn aside or away Flex/Flect S: redirect A: accept
13
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Inflection
A
n.
change in pitch or tone of the voice
Flex/Flect
14
Q
Adverse
A
adj. not helpful; harmful Vert/Vers S: unfortunate, injurious A: conducive
15
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Revert
A
v. to fall back into an old condition Vert/Vers S: lapse A: improve
