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A pair of similar-sounding words is provided below. Select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both words. 'Tortuous' and 'Torturous'
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- 1Tortuous means relating to a legal tort; Torturous means an act of excessive force.
- 2Tortuous means full of twists and turns; Torturous means causing severe suffering.✓
- 3Tortuous means deceptive and dishonest; Torturous means slow and methodical.
- 4Tortuous means extremely painful; Torturous means winding or convoluted.
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Tortuous means full of twists and turns; Torturous means causing severe suffering.
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