Unit 2 Flashcards

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1
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Fract/Fring/Frang

A

to break

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2
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Fractious

A

tending to argue or cause discord

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3
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Infraction

A

minor violation of a rule or law

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4
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Infringe

A

to intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass

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5
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Cis

A

cut, kill

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6
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Excise

A

to cut out of; to remove

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7
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Incisive

A

sharply cutting; direct and powerful

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8
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Concise

A

brief and straightforward

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9
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Tom

A

to cut

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10
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Tome

A

a large and serious book

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11
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Epitome

A

the best or most typical example

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12
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Dichotomy

A

two opposite parts of one whole

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13
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Anatomy

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the structure or parts, taken as a whole

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14
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Punct

A

to sting, pierce

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15
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Compunction

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feeling regret or remorse

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16
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Punctilious

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paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful

17
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Pungent

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stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell