Unit 2 Flashcards
1
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Fractious
A
Adjective
Tending to argue or cause discord
Syn: cross, peevish
Ant: amiable
2
Q
Infraction
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Noun
Minor violation of a rule or law
Latin
Syn: transgression
3
Q
Infringe
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Verb
To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass
Latin
4
Q
Excise
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Verb
To cut out of; remove
Latin
Syn: expunge
5
Q
Incisive
A
Adjective Sharply cutting; direct and powerful Latin Syn: keen Ant: dull
6
Q
Concise
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Adjective Brief and straightforward Latin Syn: terse Ant: rambling
7
Q
Tome
A
Noun
A large and serious book
Greek
8
Q
Epitome
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Noun
The best or most typical example
Greek
Syn: embodiment
9
Q
Dichotomy
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Noun
Two opposite sides of one whole
Greek
10
Q
Anatomy
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Noun
The structure or parts, taken as a whole
Greek
11
Q
Compunction
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Noun
Feeling of regret or remorse
Latin
Syn: penitence
12
Q
Punctilious
A
Adjective
Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful
Syn:meticulous
Ant:careless
13
Q
Pungent
A
Adjective
Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell
