Unit 36 - Twists and Turns

What is the meaning of the word 'rotund'?

• Thin and tall

• Fat and round

• Short and slim

Fill in the blank: The ______ blade of the pizza cutter roll through the pizza.

• rotary

• sharp

• dull

• serrated

What does the word 'extort' mean?

• To give something willingly

• To get something by force or threats

• To lose something valuable

Fill in the blank: The warped carnival mirrors are designed to ______ your reflection.

• distort

• enhance

• shrink

• enlarge

What is the meaning of 'tortuous'?

• Straight and simple

• Having many twists and turns

• Easy and clear

Fill in the blank: I try to avoid discussing the topic with June because she will only respond with a snippy ______.

• retort

• remark

• comment

• reply

What does 'adversary' mean?

• A) A friend or ally

• B) An enemy or opponent

• C) A neutral party

Fill in the blank: I didn’t want to upset anyone at the party so I avoided talking about ______ topics.

• controversial

• boring

• funny

• simple

What is the meaning of 'introvert'?

• A person who is outgoing

• A quiet person who prefers solitude

• A person who loves parties

Fill in the blank: Losing his beloved service dog of sixteen years was a major ______.

• adversity

• joy

• celebration

• triumph