Meaning of 'contorted'

[raul]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #34 "Teaching your Wife to Drive", question 4

The situation is more ......... if the learner is a member of your family.

(a) confirmed
(b) contorted
(c) complicated
(d) confused

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #34 "Teaching your Wife to Drive", answer 4

The situation is more complicated if the learner is a member of your family.

Correct answer: (c) complicated
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what does contorted mean?

Raul

[Alan]

Hi,

This means twisted - in other words not straight. the branches of a tree can be contorted if they twist and turn instead of going out in a straight line.

Alan
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