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These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to the Latin roots TORQUERE and VOLVERE, focusing on their definitions and usage.
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TORTUOUS
Not direct or straightforward; characterized by many twists and turns.
RETORT
To respond critically or sarcastically; to twist words back.
EXTORT
To wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand; to twist out of.
VOLUBLE
Talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech; rolling out words.
CONVOLUTED
Having too many twists and turns; overly complicated.
EVOLVE
To unfold; to develop or change gradually; to turn out.