Unit 2

Question 1

Fract / Fring / Frang

Answer 1

Latin to break
Fractious
Infraction
Infringe

Question 2

Fractious

Answer 2

Adj. Tending to argue or cause discord
Syn: cross , peevish
Ant: Amiable

Question 3

Infraction

Answer 3

N. minor violation of a rule or law

Syn: Transgression

Question 4

Infringe

Answer 4

V. To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass

Question 5

Cis

Answer 5

Latin cut, kill
Excise
Incisive
Concise

Question 6

Excise

Answer 6

V. To cut out of, remove

Syn: Expunge

Question 7

Incisive

Answer 7

Adj. Sharply cutting; direct and powerful
Syn: Keen
Ant: Dull

Question 8

Concise

Answer 8

Adj. Brief and straightforward
Syn: Terse
Ant: Rambling

Question 9

Tom

Answer 9

Greek to cut
Tome
Epitome
Dichotomy 
Anatomy

Question 10

Tome

Answer 10

N. large and serious book

Question 11

Epitome

Answer 11

N. the best or most typical example

Syn: embodiment

Question 12

Dichotomy

Answer 12

N. two opposite parts of one whole

Question 13

Anatomy

Answer 13

N. the structure of parts taken, as a whole

Question 14

Punct

Answer 14

Latin to sting or pierce
Compunction
Punctilious
Pungent

Question 15

Compunction

Answer 15

N. feeling of regret or remorse

Syn: Penitence

Question 16

Punctilious

Answer 16

Adj. Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful
Syn: meticulous
Ant: careless

Question 17

Pungent

Answer 17

Adj. stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell