Unit 2

Question 1

FRACT/FRING/FRANG

Answer 1

Latin. Means “to break”.

Fractious, Infraction, Infringe.

Question 2

Fractious

Answer 2

Adjective. Tending to argue or cause discord.
Root: FRACT
Synonym: cross, peevish
Antonym: amiable

Question 3

Infraction

Answer 3

Noun. Minor violation of a rule or law.
Root: FRACT
Synonym: transgression

Question 4

Infringe

Answer 4

Verb. To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass.
Root: FRING

Question 5

CIS

Answer 5

Latin. Means “cut, kill”.

Excise, Incisive, Concise.

Question 6

Excise

Answer 6

Verb. To cut out; remove.
Root: Cis
Synonym: expunge

Question 7

Incisive.

Answer 7

Adjective. Sharply cutting; direct and powerful.
Root: Cis
Synonym: keen
Antonym: dull

Question 8

Concise

Answer 8

Adjective. Brief and straight forward.
Root: Cis
Synonym: terse
Antonym: rambling

Question 9

TOM

Answer 9

Greek. Means “to cut”.

Tome, Epitome, Dichotomy, Anatomy.

Question 10

Tome

Answer 10

Noun. A large and serious book.

Root: Tom

Question 11

Epitome

Answer 11

Noun. The best or most typical example.
Root: Tom
Synonym: embodiment

Question 12

Dichotomy

Answer 12

Noun. Two opposite parts of one whole.

Root: Tom

Question 13

Anatomy

Answer 13

Noun. The structure or parts, taken as a whole.

Root: Tom

Question 14

PUNCT

Answer 14

Latin. Means “to sting, to pierce”.

Compunction, Punctilious, Pungent.

Question 15

Compunction

Answer 15

Noun. Feeling of regret or remorse.
Root: Punct.
Synonym: Penitence

Question 16

Punctilious

Answer 16

Adjective. Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful.
Root: Punct
Synonym: meticulous
Antonym: careless

Question 17

Pungent

Answer 17

Adjective. Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell.

Root: Punct