Unit 9 Words Flashcards
What does TORT/TORQ mean?
To twist
What does the word “Tortuous” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Not direct or straightforward
Syn. Circuitous
Ant. Straightforward
POS - Adj.
What does the word “Retort” mean?
Syn.
POS
To respond critically or sarcastically
Syn. Reply
POS - Verb
What does the word Extort mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
To wrongfully or illegally force someone to comply with a demand
Syn. Coerce
Ant. Coax
POS - Verb
What does VOLV/VOLU mean?
To roll, to turn
What does the word “Voluble” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Talkative, given to rapid, abundant speech
Syn. Chatty
Ant. Quiet
POS - Adj.
What does the word “Convoluted” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Having too many twists and turns; Overly complicated
Syn. Tangled
Ant. Clear
POS - Adj.
What does the word “Evolve” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
To unfold, to develop or change gradually
Syn. Progress
Ant. Regress
POS - Verb
What does FLEX/FLEC mean?
To bend
What does the word “Inflexible” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Too unchangeable in character or purpose
Syn. Rigid, Stiff
Ant. Flexible
POS - Adj.
What does the word “Deflect” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
To cause to turn aside or away
Syn. Redirect
Ant. Accept
POS - Verb
What does the word “Inflection” mean?
POS
Change in pitch or tone of the voice
Noun
What does VERT/VERS mean?
To turn
What does the word “Adverse” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Not helpful;harmful
Syn. Unfortunate, Injurious
Ant. Conducive
POS - Adj.
What does the word “Revert” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
To fall back into an old condition
Syn. Lapse
Ant. Improve
POS - Verb
