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