Exam: TOEFL

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: 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: To move or be moved lightly and quickly in a way that suggests throwing or flinging.

Example: He decided to toss the ball to his friend.

Definition: A quick throw or flip of something, often used to make a decision or to describe a movement.

Example: The referee made the toss to decide which team would start the game.

Definition: To throw something lightly or casually, often in a quick motion.

Example: She decided to toss the ball to her friend.

Definition: Complete or whole; not missing any parts or elements.

Example: The total cost of the project was higher than expected.

Definition: To reach a final amount after adding numbers together.

Example: The expenses total to over a thousand dollars this month.

Definition: A complete amount or sum that results from adding things together.

Example: The total cost of the groceries was higher than I expected.

Definition: To find the overall amount by adding numbers together or to cause something to be completely destroyed.

Example: The accident totaled the car beyond repair.

Definition: To add up or sum all parts to find the overall amount or total.

Example: The accountant will totalise all the expenses for the month.

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.