Unit 9 Vocab Flashcards
1
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tort, torq
A
to twist
2
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tortuous (adj)
A
not direct or straightforward
3
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retort (v)
A
to respond critically or sarcastically
4
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extort (v)
A
to wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
5
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volu, volv(adj)
A
to roll, turn
6
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voluble (adj)
A
talkative, given to rapid speech
7
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convoluted (adj)
A
having too many twists and turns
8
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evolve (v)
A
to develope or change gradually
9
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flex, flect
A
to bend
10
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inflexible (adj)
A
too unchangeable in character or purpose
11
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deflect (v)
A
to cause to turn aside or away
12
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inflection (n)
A
change in pitch or tone of voice
13
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vert, vers
A
to turn
14
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adverse (adj)
A
not helpful, harmful
15
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revert (v)
A
to fall back into an old condition
