Unit 2 Flashcards
1
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Tome
A
A large and serious book
2
Q
Epitome
A
The best or most typical example
3
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Dichotomy
A
Two opposite parts of one whole
4
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Anatomy
A
The structure or parts, taken as a whole
5
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Compunction
A
Feeling of regret or remorse
6
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Punctilious
A
Showing great attention to detail
7
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Pungent
A
stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell
8
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Fractious
A
Tending to argue or cause discord
9
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Infraction
A
Minor violation of a rule or law
10
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Infringe
A
To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass
11
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Excise
A
To cut out of; remove
12
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Incisive
A
Sharply cutting; direct and powerful
13
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Concise
A
Brief and straightforward
14
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Fract/Fring/Frang
A
To break
15
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Cis
A
Cut, kill
