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Vocabulary 2.8
Pages 44 - 48 : Latin Bases pung, punct, and point = "pierce, point"
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Expunge (v.) | Delete; Obliterate |
| Poignant (adj.) | Emotionally painful or distressing; Heartrending |
| Compunctions (n.) | Regrets |
| Appointment (n.) | Scheduled meeting; assignment to a post |
| Pungent (adj.) | Having a harsh or sour taste or smell |
| Punctilious (adj.) | Meticulous; Attentive to detail |
| Punctuate (v.) | To highlight or emphasize; To make editorial marks on written text |
| Puncture (v.) | To pierce a hole in |
| Pointed (adj.) | Sharp; Keen; Carefully aimed |
| Punctuality (adj.) | Promptness |