Vocabulary Part 2

Question 0

N. Minor violation of a rule or law

Answer 0

Infraction

Question 1

Adj. Tending to argue or cause discord.

SYN: Cross, Peevish
ANT: Amiable

Answer 1

Fractious

Question 2

V. To intrude on an area, belonging to another; trespassing

Answer 2

Infringe

Question 3

V. To cut out of; Remove

SYN: Expunge

Answer 3

Excise

Question 4

Adj. Sharply cutting; direct and powerful.

SYN: Keen
ANT: Dull

Answer 4

Incisive

Question 5

Adj. Brief and straightforward

SYN: Terse
ANT: Rambling

Answer 5

Concise

Question 6

N. Large and serious book.

Answer 6

Tome

Question 7

N. The best or most typical example

SYN: Embodiment

Answer 7

Epitome

Question 8

N. Two opposite parts of one whole.

Answer 8

Dichotomy

Question 9

N. The structure or parts, taken as a whole.

Answer 9

Anatomy

Question 10

N. Feeling of regret or remorse.

SYN: Penitence

Answer 10

Compunction

Question 11

Adj. Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful.

SYN: Meticulous
ANT: Careless

Answer 11

Punctilious

Question 12

Adj. Stinging or biting; especially in taste or smell

Answer 12

Pungent