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TermDefinition
TortuousNot direct or straightforward
RetortTo respond critically or sarcastically
ExtortTo wrongly or illegaly force someone to comply with a demand
VolubleTalkative
ConvolutedHaving too many twists and turns; overly complicated
EvolveTo unfold; to develop or change gradually
InflexibleToo unchangeable in character or purpose
DeflectTo cause to turn aside or away
InflectionChange in pitch or tone or voice
AdverseNot helpful; harmful
RevertTo fall back into an old condition
Subvertto undermine; to corrupt

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Creator yummyumykitkat
Created February 4, 2009
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  1. Voluble Talkative - 9 misses
  2. Deflect To cause to turn aside or away - 9 misses
  3. Extort To wrongly or illegaly force someone to comply with a demand - 8 misses
  4. Subvert to undermine; to corrupt - 8 misses
  5. Adverse Not helpful; harmful - 6 misses
  6. Inflection Change in pitch or tone or voice - 5 misses
  7. Evolve To unfold; to develop or change gradually - 4 misses