Unit 13 Flashcards
Err
“to wander”
Latin
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
“to go forth, to proceed”
Latin
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
To come
Latin
Convene
v. To call together, to assemble
syn: gather ant: adjourn
Covenant
A mutual or legal agreemen
syn: contract ant: break off
Circumvent
v. To avoid by going around; bypass
syn: sidestep ant: confront
Cur/curs
To run
Latin
Cursory
adj. Hasty and superficial
syn: casual ant: comprehensive
Precursor
n. That which comes before; forerunner
syn: harbinger