Roots 16 Practice: TWISTS AND TURNS [Book 2]

I was playing against Shelia, who had been my __________for several years.

• extort
• adversary
• rotary
• introvert
• retort

Once James cut me off with a cold __________, the discussion soon became an argument.

• extort
• adversary
• rotary
• introvert
• retort

We can't believe he would try to _________ money from you; he always seemed like such a peaceful and honest person.

• extort
• adversary
• rotary
• introvert
• retort

The river water flowed through the dam, turning an enormous _________ turbine that generated electricity.

• extort
• adversary
• rotary
• introvert
• retort

Yolonda was no _________; she didn't care for being alone and was always making new friends.

• extort
• adversary
• rotary
• introvert
• retort

6. Choose a synonym for tortuous.

• a. envious
• b. simple
• c. twisted
• d. soothing

7. What might you see and/or hear while people are discussing a controversial topic?

• a. laughing and smiling
• b. loud voices and serious faces
• c. inattention and signs of boredom
• d. pleasant voices and cheers

8. Choose an antonym for rotund.

• a. slender
• b. fat
• c. strong
• d. fragile

9. Paul experienced a great adversity in his life. Adversity means

• a. a tragic and/or difficult situation.
• b. a fortunate advantage that he was not expecting.
• c. a long journey to many important places around the world.
• d. a time of great excitement and joy.

10. distort : __________ :: repair : broken

• a. disfigure
• b. ugly
• c. unnatural
• d. accurate