Unit 2-Defintions Flashcards
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Fractious
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Adjective
- tending to argue or cause discord.
Synonym: cross, peevish
Antonym: amiable
2
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Infraction
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Noun
-minor violation of the law.
Synonym: transgression
3
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Infringe
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Verb
-to intrude on an area belonging to another, trespass
4
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Excise
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Verb
- to cut out of, to remove
Synonym: expunge
5
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Incisive
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Adjective
- Sharply cutting, direct and powerful
Synonym: Keen
Antonym: Dull
6
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Tome
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Noun
-a large and serious book
7
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Epitome
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Noun
-the best or most typical example
Synonym:Embodiment
8
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Dichotomy
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Noun
-two opposite parts of one whole
9
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Anatomy
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Noun
-the structure or parts, taken as a whole
10
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Compunction
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Noun
-feeling of regret or remorse
11
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Punctilious
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Adjective
-paying strictly attention to detail
12
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Pungent
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Adjective
-strictly or biting in taste
