Unit 13 Flashcards
Err
Latin means: “to wander”
Aberrant
Adj. Deviating from a pattern or rule
Syn:Abnormal
Ant:Typical
Erroneous
Adj. Wrong or inaccurate
Syn:Mistaken
Ant:Correct
Errant
Adj. Wandering or straying
Syn:Wayward
Ant:On course
Grad/Gress
Latin: means “to go forth or proceed”
Degrade
V. To lower in dignity or esteem; insult
Syn:Belittle
Ant:Honor
Congress
N. A coming together
Egress
N. Act of going out; exit
Ven/Vent
Latin: means “to come”
Convene
V. To call together, to assemble
Syn:Gather
Ant:
Adjourn
Covenant
N. A mutual or legal agreement
Syn:Contract
Ant:Break off
Circumvent
V. To avoid by growing around; bypass
Syn:Sidestep
Ant:Confront
Cur/Curs
Latin: means “to run”
Cursory
Adj. Hasting and superficial
Syn:Casual
Ant:Comprehensive
Precursor
N. That which comes before; forerunner
Yn:Harbinger