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Latin/Greek Roots 2
Latin and Greek Roots Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| fractious | (adj.) tending to argue or cause discord |
| infraction | (n.) minor violation of a rule or law |
| infringe | (v.) to intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass |
| excise | (v.) to cut out of; remove |
| incisive | (adj.) sharply cutting; direct and powerful |
| concise | (adj.) brief and straightforward |
| tome | (n.) a large and serious book |
| epitome | (n.) the best or most typical example |
| dichotomy | (n.) two opposite parts of one whole |
| anatomy | (n.) the structure or parts, taken as a whole |
| compunction | (n.) feeling of regret or remorse |
| punctillious | (adj.) paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful |
| pungent | (adj.) stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell |