Unit-2 Flashcards
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Fract/Fring/Frang
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Latin:To drag
Fractious, infraction, infringe
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Cis
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Latin: cut, kill
Excise, incisive, concise
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Tom
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Greek: to cut
Tome, epitome, dichotomy, anatomy
4
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Punct
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Latin: to sting, pierce
Punctilious, compunction, pungent
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Fractious
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Adj. Tending to argue or cause discord Fract Syn. Cross, peevish Ant. Amiable
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Infraction
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Noun
Minor violation of rule or law
Fract
Syn. Transgression
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Infringe
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Verb
To intrude into another’s area; to trespass
Fring
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Excise
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Verb
To cut out of; remove
Cis
Syn. Expunge
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Incisive
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Adj. Sharply cutting; direct and powerful Cis Syn. Keen Ant. Dull
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Concise
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Adj. Straight forward, brief Cis Syn. Terse Ant. Rambling
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Tome
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Noun
A large and serious book
Tom
12
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Epitome
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Noun
The best or most typical example
Tom
Syn. Embodiment
13
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Dichotomy
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Noun
Two opposite parts of one whole
Tom
14
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Anatomy
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Noun
The structure or parts taken as a whole
Tom
15
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Compunction
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Noun
Feeling of regret or remorse
Punct
Syn. Penitence
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Punctilious
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Adj. Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful Punct Syn. Meticulous Ant. careless
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Pungent
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Adj.
Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell
Punct
