Week 16 Grammar Flashcards

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rotund

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fat and round

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rotary

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turning around a central point like a wheel

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extort

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to get something, such as money, from a person by the use of force or threats

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distort

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to change the natural, normal or original shape, appearance or sound of something in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing; to change something so that it is no longer true or accurate

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tortuous

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having many twists and turns; complicated, long, and confusing

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retort

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a quick and often angry reply

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adversary

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an enemy or opponent

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controversial

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relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument; likely to produce controversy

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introvert

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a quiet person who does not find it easy to talk to other people

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adversity

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difficult situation or condition; misfortune or tragedy