Root Word Unit 2 Flashcards

1
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Tending to argue or cause discord

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Fractious (Adj.)

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2
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Minor violation of a rule or law

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Infraction (N.)

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3
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To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass

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Infringe (V.)

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4
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To cut out of; to remove

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Excise (V.)

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5
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Sharply cutting; direct and powerful

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Incisive (Adj.)

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6
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Brief & straight forward

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Concise (Adj.)

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7
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A large and serious book

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Tome (N.)

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8
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The best or most typical example

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Epitome (N.)

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9
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Two opposite parts in one whole

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Dichotomy (N.)

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10
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The structure or parts, taken as whole

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Anatomy (N.)

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11
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A feeling of regret or remorse

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Compunction (N.)

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12
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Paying strict attention to details very careful (extremely)

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Punctilious (Adj.)

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13
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Sting or biting, especially in taste or smell

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Pungent (Adj.)

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