Unit Two Vocab

Question 1

FRACTIOUS

Answer 1

Adjective
Tending to argue or cause discord
Synonym: cross, peevish
Antonym: amiable

Question 2

INFRACTION

Answer 2

Noun
Minor violation of a rule or law
Synonym: transgression

Question 3

INFRINGE

Answer 3

Verb

To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass

Question 4

CIS

Answer 4

Cut, kill

Question 5

EXCISE

Answer 5

Verb
To cut out of; remove
Synonym: expunge

Question 6

INCISIVE

Answer 6

Adjective
Sharply cutting; direct and powerful
Synonym: keen
Antonym: dull

Question 7

CONCISE

Answer 7

Adjective
Brief and straightforward
Synonym: terse
Antonym: rambling

Question 8

TOM

Answer 8

To cut

Question 9

TOME

Answer 9

Noun

A large and serious book

Question 10

EPITOME

Answer 10

Noun

The best or most typical example

Question 11

DICHOTOMY

Answer 11

Noun

Two opposite parts of one whole

Question 12

ANATOMY

Answer 12

Noun

The structure or parts, taken as a whole

Question 13

PUNCT

Answer 13

To sting, pierce

Question 14

COMPUNCTION

Answer 14

Noun
Feeling of regret or remorse
Synonym: penitence

Question 15

PUNCTILIOUS

Answer 15

Adjective
Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful
Synonym: meticulous
Antonym: careless

Question 16

PUNGENT

Answer 16

Adjective

Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell

Question 17

FRACT/FRING/FRANG

Answer 17

To break