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Vocabulary Unit 1 And 2 Flashcards

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What is the meaning of Fractious?

A

Tending to argue or cause discord

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What is the meaning of FRACT/FRING/FRANG? What is its root?

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To break/Latin

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What is the meaning of Infraction?

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Minor violation of a rule or law

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What is the meaning of Infringe?

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To intrude on an area belonging to others, to trespass

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What is the meaning of CIS? What is its root?

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Cut, kill/Latin

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What is the meaning of Excise?

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To cut out of, remove

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What is the meaning of Incisive?

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Sharply cutting, direct and powerful

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What is the meaning of Concise?

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Brief and straightforward

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What is the meaning of TOM? What is its root?

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To cut/Greek

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What is the meaning of Tome?

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A large and serious book

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What is the meaning of Epitome?

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The best or most typical example

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What is the meaning of Dichotomy?

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Two opposite parts of one whole

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What is the meaning of Anatomy?

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The structure or parts, taken as a whole

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What is the meaning of PUNCT? What is its root?

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To sting, pierce/Latin

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What is the meaning of Compunction?

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Feeling of regret or remorse

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What is the meaning of Punctilious?

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Paying strict attention to detail, extremely carful

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What is the meaning of Pungent?

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Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell

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