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FRACTIOUS
(frak’ shǝs) adj. |
Tending to argue or cause discord
syn: cross, peevish ant: amiable |
Malcolm grew from a fractious and irritable child into a tolerant and peaceful adult.
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INFRACTION
(in frak’ shǝn) n. |
L. in, intensifier + fractum = to break
Minor violation of a rule or law syn: transgression |
For his infraction of the camp code, Kevin had to peel potatoes in the kitchen.
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INFRINGE
(in frinj’) v. |
L. in, intensifier + frangere = to break
To intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass |
Susan said her father was infringing upon her freedom when he took her car.
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EXCISE
(ik’ sīz) v. |
L. ex, “out of” + cisum = cut out of
To cut out of; remove syn: expunge |
Having excised several paragraphs from my essay, I returned to ask my teacher’s advice.
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INCISIVE
(in sī’ siv) adj. |
L. in, “into” + cisum = cutting into
Sharply cutting; direct and powerful syn: keen ant: dull |
Natasha’s fast-moving narratives and incisive style never failed to impress us.
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CONCISE
(kǝn sīs’) adj. |
L. con, “with” + cisum = cutting with or away
Brief and straightforward syn: terse ant: rambling |
Because I had only one page to write my note on, my language had to be concise.
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TOME
(tōm) n. |
G. temnein, “to cut”
A large and serious book |
When I removed the scholarly tome from the shelf, I saw that it had not been read for years.
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EPITOME
(i pit ǝ mē) n. |
G. epi, “upon” + temnein = cut upon
The best or most typical example syn: embodiment |
I hardly think I am the epitome of good citizenship, since I’m not even a registered voter.
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DICHOTOMY
(dī kot’ ǝ mē) n. |
G. dicho, “two” + temnein = cut in two
Two opposite parts of one whole |
The film critic discussed the fundamental dichotomy in the movie.
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ANATOMY
(ǝ nat’ ǝ mē) n. |
G. ana, “up” + temnein = cutting up (any structure)
The structure or parts, taken as a whole |
Maurice’s anatomy showed the results of years of suffering.
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COMPUNCTION
(kǝm pungk’ shǝn) n. |
L. com, intensifier + punctum = stinging
Feeling of regret or remorse syn: penitence |
Even after a long time in jail, the woman showed no compunction for her crime.
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PUNCTILIOUS
(pungk til’ ē ǝs) adj. |
Paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful
syn: meticulous ant: careless |
Max was a punctilious dresser; his hat was always perfectly straight, and his shoes were always shiny.
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PUNGENT
(pǝn’ jǝnt) adj. |
Stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell
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The pungent aroma of garlic greeted us as we entered the restaurant.
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