Vocabulary From Latin and Greek Roots — Level X, Unit 2

fractious

tending to argue or cause discord

infraction

a minor violation of a rule or law

infringe

to intrude on an area belonging to another; to trespass

excise

to cut out of; to remove

incisive

sharply cutting; direct and powerful

concise

brief and straightforward

tome

a large and serious book

epitome

the best or most typical example

dichotomy

two opposite parts of one whole

anatomy

the structure or parts, taken as a whole

compunction

a feeling of regret or remorse

punctilious

paying strict attention to detail; extremely careful

pungent

stinging or biting, especially in taste or smell