Unit 9

Question 0

Volv/Volu

Answer 0

Definition: to roll, to turn
Root: Latin
Words: volvere, Volvum

Question 1

Tort/Torq

Answer 1

Definition: to twist
Root: Latin
Words: torquere, tortus

Question 2

Flex/Flect

Answer 2

Definition: to bend
Root: Latin
Words: flectere, flectum

Question 3

Vert/Vers

Answer 3

Definition: to turn
Root: Latin
Words: vertere, versum

Question 4

Tortuous

Answer 4

Definition: to twist
Root: Latin
Synonym: circuitous
Antonym: straight forward

Question 5

Retort

Answer 5

Definition: to respond critically or sarcastically
Root: Latin
Synonym: reply
Antonym:

Question 6

Extort

Answer 6

Definition: to wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
Root: Latin
Synonym: coerce
Antonym: coax

Question 7

Voluble

Answer 7

Definition: talkative
Root: Latin
Synonym: chatty
Antonym: quiet

Question 8

Convoluted

Answer 8

Definition: having to many twists and turns
Root: Latin
Synonym: tangled
Antonym: clear

Question 9

Evolve

Answer 9

Definition: to unfold
Root: Latin
Synonym: progress
Antonym: regress

Question 10

Inflexible

Answer 10

Definition: too unchangeable in character or purpose
Root: Latin
Synonym: stiff
Antonym: flexible

Question 11

Deflect

Answer 11

Definition: to cause to turn aside or away
Root: Latin
Synonym: redirect
Antonym: accept

Question 12

Inflection

Answer 12

Definition: change in pitch or tone of the voice
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 13

Adverse

Answer 13

Definition: not helpful
Root: Latin
Synonym: unfortunate
Antonym: conducive

Question 14

Revert

Answer 14

Definition: to fall back Into an old condition
Root: Latin
Synonym: lapse
Antonym: improve

Question 15

Subvert

Answer 15

Definition: to undermine
Root: Latin
Synonym: invalidate
Antonym: support