Unit 2 Flashcards
1
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Fractious
A
Adj Tending to argue or cause discord Latin Peevish Fract
2
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Infraction
A
Noun
Minor violation of rule or law
Latin
Transgression
3
Q
Infringe
A
Verb
To intrude on an area belonging to another
Latin
4
Q
Excise
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Verb To cut out of, remove Latin Cise Expunge
5
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Incisive
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Adj Sharply cutting Latin Keen Dull
6
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Concise
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Adj Brief and straightforward Latin Terse Rambling
7
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Tome
A
Large and serious book
Noun
Greek
Tom
8
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Epitome
A
Best or typical answer Noun Greek Tom Embodiment
9
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Dichotomy
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Two opposite parts of a whole
Noun
Greek
10
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Anatomy
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The structure or parts of something
Noun
Greek
11
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Compunction
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Feeling regret or remorse Noun Latin Punct Penitence
12
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Punctilious
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Paying strict attention to detail. Adjective Latin Meticulous Careless
13
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Pungent
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Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell
Adjective
Latin
