TORT Unit 10
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natalieevans on November 28, 2011
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9th grade vocabulary unit.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 extort | obtain through intimidation |
| distort | twist out of shape; give a false account of; misrepresent; N. distortion |
| retort | a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) |
| contortionist | person who can twist his/her body into odd postures |
| tortuous | marked by repeated turns and bends |
| torsade | Decorative trimming of twisted ribbon, beads or cord, especially used on hats |
| torsion | a twisting force |
| tortellini | small ring-shaped stuffed pasta |
| bistort | n. - a plant with twisted astringent root; snake-weed. |
| intort | Inward rotation; wreathe in and out; to twine |
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