tortuous
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/ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/
tor · tu · ous
ˈtɔːr · tʃu · əs
English Definition
adj. winding; complex; twisted
Significado en Español
tortuoso, complicado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quanh co, phức tạp
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tort (twist) + uous → winding, curving.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “tortuous”: The path through the forest was so tortuous that it felt like we were constantly turning.
A
straight
B
winding
C
smooth
D
fast
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B — winding.
“tortuous” means adj. winding; complex; twisted
Common questions about “tortuous”
What does “tortuous” mean?
tortuous — adj. winding; complex; twisted. In Chinese: 弯曲的；复杂的.
How do you pronounce “tortuous”?
tortuous is pronounced /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tor · tu · ous.
Is “tortuous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. tortuous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tortuous”?
tort (twist) + uous → winding, curving.
