unit 1 vocabulary Flashcards
1
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L: adj. fractious
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tending to argue or cause discord.
2
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L: n. infraction.
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minor violation of the rule or law.
3
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L: v. infringe
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to intrude on the area of another, to tresspass.
4
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L: v. excise
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to cut out of, remove.
5
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L: adj. incisive
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sharply cutting, direct and powerful.
6
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L: adj. concise
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brief and straight forard.
7
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G: n. tome
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a large and serious book.
8
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G: n. epitome
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the best or most typical example.
9
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G: n. dichotomy
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two opposite parts of a hole.
10
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G: n. anatomy
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the structure or parts taken as a hole.
11
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L: n. compunction
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feeling or regret, remorse.
12
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L: adj. punctilious
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paying strict attention to detail, extremely careful
13
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L: adj. pungent
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stinging or biting especially in taste or smell.
