Unit II Flashcards
1
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Fractious (adj.)
A
Tending to argue or discord
Syn: cross; peevish
Ant: amiable
2
Q
Infraction (n.)
A
Minor violation of a rule or law
3
Q
Infringe (v.)
A
To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass
4
Q
Cisum
A
To cut; kill
5
Q
Excise (v.)
A
To cut out of; remove
Syn: expunge
6
Q
Concise (adj.)
A
Brief; straight forward
Syn: terse
Ant: rambling
7
Q
Incisive (adj.)
A
Sharply cutting; direct and powerful
Syn: keen
Ant: dull
8
Q
Frangere and fractum
A
To break
9
Q
Temnein
A
To cut
10
Q
Tome (n).
A
A large and serious book
11
Q
Epitome (n.)
A
Best or most typical answer
Syn: embodiment
12
Q
Dichotomy (n.)
A
Two opposite parts of one whole
13
Q
Anatomy (n.)
A
Structure or parts, taken as a whole.
14
Q
Pungere/ punctum
A
To string; to pierce
15
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Compunction (n.)
A
Feeling of regret or remorse
Syn: penitence
