Unit 13 Flashcards
ERR
L: to wander
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
L: to go forth, to proceed
Degrade
V: to lower in dignity or esteem; insult
Root: GRAD
Syn: belittle
Ant: honor
Congress
N: A coming together
Root: GRESS
Egress
N: Act of going out; exit
Root: GRESS
VEN/VENT
L: to come
Convene
V: to call together, to assemble
Root: VEN
Syn: gather
Ant: Adjourn
Covenant
N: A mutual or legal agreement
Root: VENT
Syn: Contract
Ant: Break off
Circumvent
V: To avoid by going around; bypass
Root: VENT
Syn: Sidestep
Ant: Confront
CUR/CURS
L: to run
Cursory
Adj: Hasty and superficial
Root: CUR
Syn: Casual
Ant: Comprehensive
Precursor
N: That which comes before; forerunner
Root: CURS
Syn: harbinger