Vocabulary Unit 2 Flashcards
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Infraction
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N minor violation of a rule or law
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Fractious
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Adj tending to argue or cause discord
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Infringe
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V to intrude on an area belonging to another, to trespass
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Excise
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V to cut out of, to remove
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Incisive
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Adj sharply cutting, direct or powerful
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Concise
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Adj brief or straightforward
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Tome
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N a large and serious book
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Epitome
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N the best example or most typical example
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Dichotomy
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N two opposite parts if one whole
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Anatomy
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N the structure or parts, taken as a whole
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Compunction
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N a feeling of regret or remorse
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Punctilious
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Adj Paying strict attention to detail, extremely careful
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Pungent
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Adj stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell