Unit 13

Question 1

ERR

Answer 1

Latin. Means “to wander”.

Aberrant, Erroneous, Errant.

Question 2

Aberrant

Answer 2

Adjective. Deviating from a pattern or rule.
Root: ERR
Synonym: abnormal
Antonym: typical

Question 3

Erroneous

Answer 3

Adjective. Wrong or inaccurate.
Root: ERR
Synonym: mistaken
Antonym: correct

Question 4

Errant

Answer 4

Adjective. Wandering or straying.
Root: ERR
Synonym: wayward
Antonym: on course

Question 5

GRAD/GRESS

Answer 5

Latin. Means “to go forth, to proceed”.

Degrade, Congress, Egress.

Question 6

Degrade

Answer 6

Verb. To lower in dignity or esteem; insult.
Root: GRAD/GRESS
Synonym: belittle
Antonym: honor

Question 7

Congress

Answer 7

Noun. A coming together.

Root: GRAD/GRESS

Question 8

Egress

Answer 8

Noun. Act of going out; exit.

Root: GRAD/GRESS

Question 9

VEN/VENT

Answer 9

Latin. Means “to come”.

Convene, Covenant, Circumvent.

Question 10

Convene

Answer 10

Verb. To call together, to assemble.
Root: VEN/VENT
Synonym: gather
Antonym: adjourn

Question 11

Covenant

Answer 11

Noun. A mutual or legal agreement.
Root: VEN/VENT
Synonym: contract
Antonym: break off

Question 12

Circumvent

Answer 12

Verb. To avoid by going around; bypass.
Root: VEN/VENT
Synonym: Sidestep
Antonym: Confront

Question 13

CUR/CURS

Answer 13

Latin. Means “to run”.

Cursory, Precursor, Recourse, Incursion.

Question 14

Cursory

Answer 14

Adjective. Hasty and superficial.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: casual
Antonym: comprehensive

Question 15

Precursor

Answer 15

Noun. That which comes before; forerunner.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: harbinger

Question 16

Recourse

Answer 16

Noun. Help for a problem; solution.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: resource

Question 17

Incursion

Answer 17

Noun. An attack on another’s territory; a raid.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: invasion