Unit 9

Question 1

Tort/Torq Latin

Answer 1

Torquere ,Tortus “to twist”

Question 2

Tortuous

Answer 2

Adj. not direct or straightforward

Syn. Circuitous ant. Straightforward

Question 3

Retort

Answer 3

V. To respond critically or sarcastically

Syn. Reply

Question 4

Extort

Answer 4

V. to wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand.
Syn. Coerce ant. Coax

Question 5

Volv/Volu

Latin

Answer 5

Volver, Volutum, to roll to turn

Question 6

Voluble

Answer 6

Adj. talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech

Syn. Chatty ant. Quiet

Question 7

Convoluted

Answer 7

Adj. having too many twists and turns; overly complicated

Syn. Tangled ant. Clear

Question 8

Evolve

Answer 8

V. To unfold; to develop or change gradually

Syn. Progress ant. Regress

Question 9

Flex/Flect

Latin

Answer 9

Flectere,Flectum

To bend

Question 10

Inflexible

Answer 10

Adj. too unchangeable in character or purpose

Syn. Rigid, stiff ant. Flexible

Question 11

Deflect

Answer 11

V. To cause to turn aside or away

Syn. Redirect ant. Accept

Question 12

Inflection

Answer 12

N. change in pitch or tone of the voice

Question 13

Vert/Vers

Latin

Answer 13

Vertere, Versum to turn

Question 14

Adverse

Answer 14

Adj. Not helpful; harmful

Syn. Unfortunate, injurious ant. Conducive

Question 15

Revert

Answer 15

V. To fall back into an old condition

Syn. Lapse ant. Improve

Question 16

Subvert

Answer 16

V. To undermine; to corrupt

Syn. Invalidate ant. Support