Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Having many twists and turns; not straight or direct. It can also refer to something that is complicated or difficult to understand.

Example: The tortuous path through the forest made the hike much longer than expected.

Definition: In a way that is full of twists and turns; not direct or straightforward.

Example: The path wound tortuously through the dense forest, making it hard to find the way.

Definition: The quality of being full of twists and turns; not straightforward or direct.

Example: The tortuousness of the mountain road made the journey longer than expected.

Definition: A way of causing severe physical or mental pain to someone, often used as punishment or to make someone do something.

Example: The movie depicted the torture of prisoners during the war.

Definition: To cause severe physical or mental pain to someone, often in a cruel way.

Example: The villain in the movie tried to torture the hero to get information.

Definition: An act of causing severe pain or suffering to someone, often to punish or obtain information.

Example: The torturing of prisoners is a violation of human rights.

Definition: To cause someone severe pain or suffering, often as a form of punishment or to extract information.

Example: The villain was torturing the hero to get the secret.

Definition: Causing great pain or suffering; very unpleasant and difficult to endure.

Example: The torturous hike left everyone exhausted and in pain.

Definition: In a way that causes great pain or suffering, often in a prolonged manner.

Example: The movie was torturously long, making it hard to stay focused.

Definition: A three-dimensional shape that looks like a doughnut, formed by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle.

Example: The mathematician explained the properties of a torus in his lecture.

Definition: Relating to a system or ideology that seeks to control all aspects of life and society, often in a strict or oppressive manner.

Example: The totalistic regime imposed strict rules on every part of citizens' lives.

Definition: Relating to a system of government where the state holds total control over all aspects of life, and individual freedoms are greatly restricted.

Example: In a totalitarian state, citizens often have little to no freedom of expression.

Definition: A person who supports or practices a system of government where the state has complete control over all aspects of life and individual freedoms are limited.

Example: The totalitarian imposed strict rules that controlled every part of citizens' lives.