Latin&Greek 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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tending to argue or cause discord
A
fractious
2
Q
minor violation of a rule or law
A
infraction
3
Q
to intrude on an area belonging to another, to trespass
A
infringe
4
Q
to cut out of; remove
A
excise
5
Q
sharply cutting; direct and powerful
A
incisive
6
Q
brief and straightforward
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concise
7
Q
a large and serious book
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tome
8
Q
the best or most typical example
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epitome
9
Q
two opposite parts of one whole
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dichotomy
10
Q
the structure or parts, taken as a whole
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anatomy
11
Q
feeling of regret
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compunction
12
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paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful
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punctilious
13
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stinging or biting
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pungent
