Unit Two

Question 1

The Latin prefix FRACT stands for what?

Answer 1

To Break

Ex. Fractious, infraction

Question 2

Fractious

Answer 2

Adj. Tending to argue or cause discord
Root. Fract
Syn. Cross, peevish
Ant. Amiable

Question 3

Infraction

Answer 3

N. Minor violation of the law
Root. Fract
Syn. Transgression

Question 4

Infringe

Answer 4

V. To intrude on an area
Root. Fract
Syn. Invasion
Ant. Sovereignty

Question 5

What does the Latin root CIS stand for?

Answer 5

To cut or kill

Ex.Excise, Incise

Question 6

Excise

Answer 6

V. To cut out or remove
Root. Cis
Syn. Expunge

Question 7

Incisive

Answer 7

Adj. Sharply cutting
Root. Cis
Syn. Keen
Ant. dull

Question 8

Concise

Answer 8

Adj. unable to conquer
Root. VINC
Syn. Keen
Ant. Dull

Question 9

Concise

Answer 9

Adj. Brief and straight forward
Root. Cis
Syn. Terse
Ant. Rambling

Question 10

What does the Greek root TOM stand for?

Answer 10

To cut

Ex. Tomahawk, Tome

Question 11

Tome

Answer 11

N. A large and serious book

Root. Tom

Question 12

Epitome

Answer 12

N. The best or most typical example
Root. Tom
Syn. Embodiment

Question 13

Dichotomy

Answer 13

Adj.Two opposite parts of one whole

Root. Tom

Question 14

PUNCT is the Latin prefix for what?

Answer 14

To sting, to pierce

Ex. Punctuation, puncture

Question 15

Compunction

Answer 15

N.feeling of regret or remorse
Root. Punct
Syn. Penitence

Question 16

Punctilious

Answer 16

Adj. paying strict attention to detail
Root. Punct
Syn. meticulous
Ant. Careless

Question 17

Pungent

Answer 17

Adj. Stinging or biting
Root. Punct
Syn. Horrid
Ant. Aromatic