Unit 2 Flashcards

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Fractious-v

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Tending to argue or discord.

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Infraction

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Minor violation of rule or law.

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Infringe

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To intrude on an area belonging to another.

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Excise

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To cut out of; remove.

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Incisive

A

Sharply cutting; direct and powerful.

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Concise

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Brief and straight forward.

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7
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Tome

A

A large and serious book.

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Epitome

A

The best or most typical example.

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Dichotomy

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Two opposite parts of one whole.

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Anatomy

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The structure of parts, taken as a whole.

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Compunction

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Feeling of regret or remorse.

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12
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Punctilious

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Paying strict attention to detail.

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