Unit 13 Flashcards
Err
Latin
To wander
Aberrant
Adjective
Deviating from a pattern or rule
Syn: abnormal
Ant: typical
Erroneous
Adjective
Wrong or inaccurate
Syn: mistaken
Ant: correct
Errant
Adjective
Wandering or straying
Syn: wayward
Ant: on course
Grad/Gress
Latin
To go forth, to proceed
Degrade
Verb
To lower in dignity or esteem; insult
Syn: belittle
Ant: honor
Congress
Noun
A coming together
Egress
Noun
Act of going out; exit
Ven/Vent
Latin
To come
Convene
Verb
To call together; to assemble
Syn: gather
Ant: adjourn
Covenant
Noun
A mutual or legal agreement
Syn: contract
Ant: break off
Circumvent
Verb
To avoid by going around; bypass
Syn: sidestep
Ant: confront
Cur/ Curs
Latin
To run
Cursory
Adjective
Hasty and superficial
Syn: casual
Ant: comprehensive
Precursor
Noun
That which comes before; forerunner
Syn: harbinger