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