Homework 14 (TORT - to twist)

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contortionist
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an acrobat who can twist the body and limbs into extraordinary positions
distort
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lit. to twist away; to twist from the true meaning, as to distort the facts
extort
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lit. to twist something out; to obtain by violance or threat
retort
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lit. a twisting back on the giver; a reply to an insult or criticism
torch
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a portable light produced by a flammable material twisted around the end of a stick and ignited
torment
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lit. to twist, to annoy
tort
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lit. a twisted action; a wrongful act, injury, or damage for which a civil suit can be brought for damages
tortoise
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tortoise inglés
a turtle, especially a land turtle, so called perhaps because of its twisted feet
tortuous
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full of twists and turns; also no straightforward; deceitful
torture
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any severe physical or mental pain
torturous
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inflicting physical or mental pain

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