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