Vocab. Unit Two Flashcards
“n. Minor violation of a rule or law
syn: transgression
Infraction
“v. To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass”
Infringe
“v. To cut out of; remove”
Syn: expunge
Excise
“adj. Sharply cutting; direct and powerful”
Syn: keen
Ant: dull
Incisive
“adj. Brief and straightforward”
Syn: terse
Ant: rambling
Concise
“n. A large and serious book”
Tome
“n. The best or most typical example”
Syn: embodiment
Epitome
“n. Two opposite parts of one whole”
Dichotomy
“n. The structure or parts, taken as a whole”
Anatomy
“n. Feeling of regret or remorse”
Syn: penitence
Compunction
“adj. Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful”
Syn: meticulous
Ant: careless
Punctilious
“adj. Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell”
Pungent
Adj. tending to argue or cause discord
SYN.cross
Ant. Amiable
FRACTIOUS
