Unit 13

Question 1

ERR

Answer 1

Latin: “To wander”

Example Words: Aberrant, Erroneous, Errant

Question 2

GRAD/GRESS

Answer 2

Latin: “To go forth, to proceed”

Example Words: Degrade, Congress, Egress

Question 3

VEN/VENT

Answer 3

Latin: “To come”

Example Words: Convene, Covenant, Circumvent

Question 4

CUR/CURS

Answer 4

Latin: “To run”

Example Words: Cursory, Precursor, Recourse, Incursion

Question 5

Aberrant

Answer 5

Definition: adj. Deviating from a pattern or rule.
Root: ERR
Synonym: Abnormal
Antonym: Typical

Question 6

Erroneous

Answer 6

Definition: adj. Wrong or inaccurate.
Root: ERR
Synonym: Mistaken
Antonym: Correct

Question 7

Errant

Answer 7

Definition: adj. Wandering or straying.
Root: ERR
Synonym: Wayward
Antonym: On course

Question 8

Degrade

Answer 8

Definition: v. To lower in dignity or esteem; insult.
Root: GRAD/GRESS
Synonym: Belittle
Antonym: Honor

Question 9

Congress

Answer 9

Definition: n. A coming together.
Root: GRAD/GRESS

Question 10

Egress

Answer 10

Definition: n. An act of going out; exit.
Root: GRAD/GRESS

Question 11

Convene

Answer 11

Definition: v. To call together; to assemble.
Root: VEN/VENT
Synonym: Gather
Antonym: Adjourn

Question 12

Covenant

Answer 12

Definition: n. A mutual or legal agreement.
Root: VEN/VENT
Synonym: Contract
Antonym: Break off

Question 13

Circumvent

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Cursory

Answer 14

Definition: adj. Hasty and superficial.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: Casual
Antonym: Comprehensive

Question 15

Precursor

Answer 15

Definition: n. That which comes before; forerunner.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: Harbinger

Question 16

Recourse

Answer 16

Definition: n. Help for a problem; solution.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: Resource

Question 17

Incursion

Answer 17

Definition: n. An attack on another’s territory; a raid.
Root: CUR/CURS
Synonym: Invasion