“Tortuous” (Is A Surprising Word! ) & Celebrating Poetry

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April 19, 2024

tortuous

[ tawr-choo-uhs ]adjective

full of twists, turns, or bends; twisting, winding, or crooked.

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What does TOTALITY mean?

a hodgepodge; confused medley; jumble.		an extensive array or variety.

total obscuration in an eclipse.

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