Unit IX

Question 1

Tort/Torq

Answer 1

Latin torquere, tortus; to twist.

Question 2

Tortuous

Answer 2

Adjective; Not direct or straight forward; Latin Tort/Torq; S: Circuitous; A: Straightforward.

Question 3

Retort

Answer 3

Verb; To respond critically or sarcastically; Latin Tort/Torq; S: Reply; A: -.

Question 4

Extort

Answer 4

Verb; To wrongfully or illegally force someone to comply with a demand; Latin Tort/Torq; S: Coerce; A: Coax.

Question 5

Volv/Volu

Answer 5

Latin Volvere, Volutum; To roll, to turn.

Question 6

Voluble

Answer 6

Adjective; Talkative, given to rapid abundant speech; Latin Volv/ Volu; S: Chatty; A: Quiet.

Question 7

Convoluted

Answer 7

Adjective; Having too many twists and turns, over complicated; Latin Volv/Volu; S: Tangled; A: Clear.

Question 8

Evolve

Answer 8

Verb; To unfold, to develop or to change gradually; Latin Volv/Volu; S: Progress; A: Regress.

Question 9

Flex/Flect

Answer 9

Latin Flectere, Flectum; To Bend.

Question 10

Inflexible

Answer 10

Adjective; Too unchangeable in character or purpose; Latin Flex, Flect; S: Rigid, Stiff; A: Flexible.

Question 11

Deflect

Answer 11

Verb; To cause to turn aside or away; Latin Flex/Flect; S: Redirect; A: Accept.

Question 12

Inflection

Answer 12

Noun; Change in pitch or tone of the voice; Latin Flex/Flect; S: -; A: -.

Question 13

Vert/Vers

Answer 13

Latin Vertere, Versum; To Turn.

Question 14

Adverse

Answer 14

Adjective; Not helpful, harmful; Latin Vert/Vers; S: Unfortunate, Injurious; A: Conducive.

Question 15

Revert

Answer 15

Verb; To fall back into an old condition; Latin Vert/Vers; S: Lapse; A: Improve.

Question 16

Subvert

Answer 16

Verb; To undermine or to corrupt; Latin Vert/Vers; S: Invalidate A: Support.