Unit 2 Vocab Flashcards by Christel Quiambao | Brainscape

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Fractious

A

Tending to argue or cause discord

Syn: Cross, peevish Ant: Amiable

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Infraction

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Minor violation of a rule or law

Syn: Transgression

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Infringe

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To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass

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Cis

A

Cut, kill

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Excise

A

To cut out of; remove

Syn: Expunge

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Incisive

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Sharply cutting; direct and power

Syn: Keen Ant: Dull

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Concise

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Brief and straightforward

Syn: Terse Ant: Rambling

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Tom

A

To cut

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Tome

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A large and serious book

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Epitome

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The best or most typical example

Syn: Embodiment

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Dichotomy

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Two opposite parts of a whole

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Anatomy

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The parts or structure; taken as a whole

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Punct

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To sting; pierce

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Compunction

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Feeling of regret or remorse

Syn: Penitence

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Punctilious

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Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful

Syn: Meticulous Ant: Careless

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Pungent

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Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell

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Fract/Fring/Frang

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To break