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Vocabulary 2
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Infraction | minor violation of a rule or law | noun |
| Infringe | to intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass | verb |
| Excise | to cut out of; remove | verb |
| Incisive | sharply cutting; direct and powerful | adjective |
| Concise | brief and straightforward | adjective |
| Tome | a large and serious book | Noun |
| Epitome | the best or most typical example | Noun |
| Dichotomy | two opposite parts of one whole | Noun |
| Anatomy | The structure or parts, taken as a whole | noun |
| Compunction | feeling of regret or remorse | noun |
| Punctilious | paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful | adjective |
| Pungent | stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell | adjective |
| Fractious | tending to argue or cause discard | adjective |