unit 2 Flashcards
(17 cards)
1
Q
fract/fring/frang-
A
to break
2
Q
fractious
A
tend to argue or cause discord
3
Q
infraction
A
minor violation of a rule or law
4
Q
infringe
A
to intrude on an area belonging to another
5
Q
cis-
A
“cut,kill”
6
Q
excise
A
to cut out of; remove
7
Q
incisive
A
sharply cutting; direct and powerful
8
Q
concise
A
brief and straight forward
9
Q
Tom-
A
“to cut”
10
Q
Tome
A
a large and serious book
11
Q
Epitome
A
The best or most typical example
12
Q
dichotomy
A
two opposite parts of one whole
13
Q
Anatomy
A
the structure or parts, taken as a whole
14
Q
Punct-
A
“to sting,pierce”
15
Q
Compunction
A
feeling of regret or remorse
16
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punctilious
A
paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful
17
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Pungent
A
stinging or biting ,especially in taste or smell
