Unit 9

Question 1

Tort/Torq

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Answer 1

Latin- to twist

Question 2

Volv/volu

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Answer 2

Latin- to roll, turn
Syn- chatty
Ant- quiet

Question 3

Flex/flect

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Answer 3

Latin- to bend

Question 4

Vert/vers

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Answer 4

Latin- to turn

Question 5

Tortuous

Answer 5

Adj- not directed or straightforward
Syn- circuitous
Ant- straightforward

Question 6

Retort

Answer 6

V- to respond critically or sarcastically

Syn- reply

Question 7

Extort

Answer 7

V- to wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
Syn- coerce
Ant- coax

Question 8

Convoluted

Answer 8

Adj- having too many twists and turns, overly complicated
Syn- tangled
Ant- clear

Question 9

Evolve

Answer 9

V- to unfold, to develop or gradually change
Syn- progress
Ant- regress

Question 10

Inflexible

Answer 10

Adj- Too unchangeable in character or purpose
Syn- rigid, stiff
Ant- flexible

Question 11

Deflect

Answer 11

V- to cause to turn aside or away
Syn- redirect
Ant- accept

Question 12

Inflection

Answer 12

N- change in pitch or tone of voice

Question 13

Adverse

Answer 13

Adj- not helpful, harmful
Syn- unfortunate, injurious
Ant- conducive

Question 14

Revert

Answer 14

V- to fall back into an old condition
Syn- lapse
Ant- improve

Question 15

Subvert

Answer 15

V- to undermine; to corrupt
Syn- invalidate
Ant- support