Unit 2 Flashcards

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1
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Fract/Fract/Frang-

A

To break

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2
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Fractious

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Tending to argue or cause discord

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3
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Infraction

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Minor violation of a rule or law

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4
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Infringe

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To intrude on an area belonging to another; to tresspass

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5
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Cis-

A

To cut/kill

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6
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Excise

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To cut out of; remove

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7
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Incisive

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Sharply cutting; direct and powerful

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Concise

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Brief and straightforward

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9
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Tom-

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To cut

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10
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Tome

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a large and serious book

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11
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Epitome

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The best or most typical example

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12
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Dichotomy

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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-

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To sting/pierce

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15
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Compunction

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A feeling of 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