Unit 13 Flashcards

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Err

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Latin means: “to wander”

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Aberrant

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Adj. Deviating from a pattern or rule
Syn:Abnormal
Ant:Typical

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Erroneous

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Adj. Wrong or inaccurate
Syn:Mistaken
Ant:Correct

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Errant

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Adj. Wandering or straying
Syn:Wayward
Ant:On course

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Grad/Gress

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Latin: means “to go forth or proceed”

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Degrade

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V. To lower in dignity or esteem; insult
Syn:Belittle
Ant:Honor

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Congress

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N. A coming together

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Egress

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N. Act of going out; exit

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Ven/Vent

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Latin: means “to come”

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Convene

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V. To call together, to assemble
Syn:Gather
Ant:
Adjourn

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Covenant

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N. A mutual or legal agreement
Syn:Contract
Ant:Break off

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Circumvent

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V. To avoid by growing around; bypass
Syn:Sidestep
Ant:Confront

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Cur/Curs

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Latin: means “to run”

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Cursory

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Adj. Hasting and superficial
Syn:Casual
Ant:Comprehensive

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Precursor

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N. That which comes before; forerunner

Yn:Harbinger

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Recouse

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N. Help for a problem; solution

Syn:Resource

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Incursion

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N. An attack on another’s territory; a raid

Syn:Invasion