Unit 13 Flashcards
1
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ERR
A
Latin: “to wander”
2
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Aberrant
A
Deviating from a pattern or rule.
Syn: abnormal
Ant: typical
3
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Erroneous
A
Wrong or inaccurate.
Syn: mistaken
Ant: correct
4
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Errant
A
Wandering or straying.
Syn: wayward
Ant: on course
5
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GRAD/GRESS
A
Latin: “to go forth, to proceed”
6
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Degrade
A
To lower in dignity or esteem, insult.
Syn: belittle
Ant: honer
7
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Congress
A
A coming together.
8
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Egress
A
Act of going out, exit.
9
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VEN/VENT
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Latin: “to come”
10
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Convene
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To call together, to assemble.
Syn: gather
Ant: adjourn
11
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Covenant
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A mutual or legal agreement.
Syn: contract
Ant: break off
12
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Circumvent
A
To avoid by going around; bypass.
Syn: sidestep
Ant: confront
13
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CUR/CURS
A
Latin: “to run
14
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Cursory
A
Hasty and superficial.
Syn: casual
Ant: comprehensive
15
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Precursor
A
That which comes before; forerunner.
Syn: harbinger
