Unit 2

Question 1

• FRACT/FRING/FRANG
• Latin
  1. Fractious
  2. Infraction
  3. Infringe

Answer 1

1. Adjective; tending to argue or cause discord; synonym-cross ; antonym-amiable
2. Noun; minor violation of law or rule; synonym- transgression
3. Verb; to trespass

Question 2

• CIS
• Latin
  1. Excise
  2. Incisive
  3. Concise

Answer 2

1. Verb; to cut out of, to remove; synonym-expunge
2. Adjective; sharply cutting; synonym-keen ; antonym-dull
3. Adjective; brief and straightforward; synonym- terse ; antonym- rambling

Question 3

• TOM
• Greek
  1. Tome
  2. Epitome
  3. Dichotomy
  4. Anatomy

Answer 3

1. Noun; a large and serious book
2. Noun; the best or most typical example
3. Noun; two opposite parts of a whole
4. Noun; the structure or parts taken as a whole

Question 4

• PUNCT
• Latin
  1. Compunction
  2. Punctilious
  3. Pungent

Answer 4

1. Noun; feeling of regret or remorse; synonym- penitence
2. Adjective; paying strict attention to detail; synonym- meticulous; antonym- careless
3. Adjective; stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell