Unit two latin roots Flashcards
1
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Fractious / Frangere,Fractum
A
Tending to argue
2
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Infraction
A
Minor violation of a rule or law
3
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Infringe
A
To intrude on an area belonging to another;to trespass
4
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Excise/ Caedere ,cisum “cut,kill”
A
to cut out of
5
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incisive
A
sharply cutting
6
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Concise
A
brief or straight forward
7
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Tom
A
temnein “To cut”
8
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tome
A
a large and serious book
9
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epitome
A
the best or most typical example
10
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dichotomy
A
two opposite parts of one whole
11
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Anatomy
A
the structure of parts
12
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Punct
A
to string, pierce
13
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compunction
A
feeling of regret or remorse
14
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punctilious
A
paying strict attention to detail
15
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pungent
A
stinging or biting
