Vocab Unit 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Fractious

A

Tending to argue or cause discord, adj

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2
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Infraction

A

N,

minor violation of a rule or law

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3
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Infringe

A

V

To intrude on an area belonging to another, to trespass

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4
Q

Cis

A

Latin

Cut, kill

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5
Q

Excise

A

V

To cut out, remove

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6
Q

Incisive

A

Sharply cutting, direct and powerful

Adj

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7
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Concise

A

Adj.

Brief and straightforward

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8
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Tom

A

Greek

To cut

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9
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Tome

A

A large and serious book,n

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10
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Epitome

A

N

The best or most typical example

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11
Q

Dichotomy

A

N

Two opposite parts of one whole

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12
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Anatomy

A

N

The structure or parts, taken as a whole

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13
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Punct

A

Latin

To sting, pierce

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14
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Compunction

A

N

Feeling of regret or remorse

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15
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Punctilious

A

Adj

Paying strict attention to detail, extremely careful

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16
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Pungent

A

Adj

Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell

17
Q

Fract/ fring/ frang

A

Latin to break