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VERT & TORT
Derivatives of VERT and TORT
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English
Undergraduate 1
06/16/2008

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adversary (noun)
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an opponent
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adverse (adj)
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unfavorable
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adversity (noun. a state of being)
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misfortune
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averse (adj.)
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having a feeling of great distaste or repugnance
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aversion (noun/ state of being)
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extreme dislike
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avert (verb)
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to turn away from
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divert
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to turn someones attention away; to reroute (finds)
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inadvertant (adjective)
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unintentional
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introvert
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someone who is thoughts and interest are focused inward, opposite of extrovert
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obverse
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the side facing toward you, opposite of the reverse
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perverse (adj)
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turned away from what is rigth or good
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contortionist (noun/person)
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an acrobat who can twist the body and limbs into extraordinary positions
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extort
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to obtain by violence or threat
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retort (noun/thing)
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a reply to insult or criticism

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tort
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a wrongful act, injury or damage for which a civil suit can be brought
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tortuous (adj)
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full of twists and turns
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Torturous (adj)
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inflicting physical or mental pain
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