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Def. of Tortuous
Not direct or straightforward
Adjective
Prefix TORT/TORQ Def.
To twist
Def. of Retort
To respond critically or sarcastically
Verb
Def. of Extort
To wrongfully or illegally force someone to comply with a command
Verb
Prefix VOLU/VOLV def.
To turn; to roll
Def. of Voluble
Talkative; given to rapid; abundant speech
Adjective
Def. of Convoluted
Having too many twists and turns; overly complicated
Adjective
Def. of Evolve
To unfold; to develop or change gradually
Verb
Prefix FLEX/FLECT def.
To bend
Def. of Inflexible
Too unchangeable in character or purpose
Adjective
Def. of Deflect
To cause to turn aside or away
Verb
Def. of Inflection
Change in pitch or tone of voice
Noun
Prefix VERT/VERS def.
To turn
Def. of Adverse
Not helpful; harmful
Adjective
Def. of Revert
To fall back into an old condition
Verb
Def. of Subvert
To undermine; to corrupt
Verb
Prefix CRIMIN def.
Crime; charge of crime
Def. of Decriminalize
To do away with legal penalties for
Verb
Def. of Incriminate
To reveal guilt or make appear guilty
Verb
Def. of Recrimination
An accusation made in reply; a counter-change
Noun
Prefix CULP def.
To blame
Def. of Culpable
Deserving blame
Adjective
Def. of Culprit
One responsible for a crime
Noun
Def. of Mea Culpa
Something uttered to take responsibility for a wrong
