Unit 13 Flashcards

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1
Q

Err

A

To wander

Latin

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Q

Aberrant

A
Deviating from a pattern or rule.
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: abnormal 
Antonym: typical
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Q

Erroneous

A
Wrong or inaccurate.
Adj.
Latin 
Synonym: mistaken
Antonym: correct
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Errant

A
Wandering or straying.
Adj.
Latin
Synonym: wayward 
Antonym: on course
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5
Q

Grad/Gress

A

To go forth, to proceed

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Q

Degrade

A
To lower in dignity or esteem.
Verb 
Latin
Synonym: belittle 
Antonym: honor
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Q

Congress

A

A coming together.
Noun
Latin

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Egress

A

Act of going out.
Noun
Latin

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Ven/Vent

A

To come

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Convene

A
To call together, to assemble 
Verb 
Latin 
Synonym: gather 
Antonym: adjourn
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Covenant

A
A mutual or legal argument.
Noun 
Latin 
Synonym: contract 
Antonym: break off
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Circumvent

A
To avoid by going around.
Verb 
Latin 
Synonym: sidestep 
Antonym: confront
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13
Q

Cur/curs

A

To run

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Cursory

A
Hasty or superficial.
Adj.
Latin 
Synonym: casual 
Antonym: comprehensive
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Precursor

A

That which comes before; forerunner.
Noun
Latin
Synonym: harbinger

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16
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Recourse

A

Help for a problem; solution.
Noun
Latin
Synonym: resource

17
Q

Incursion

A

An attack on another’s territory.
Noun
Latin
Synonym: invasion