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