Unit 13 Vocabulary Flashcards
Aberrant
Adj. Deviating from a pattern or rule.
Synonym: Abnormal
Antonym: Typical
ERR
“to wander”
Erroneous
Adj. Wrong or inaccurate.
Synonym: Mistaken
Antonym: Correct
Errant
Adj. Wandering or straying.
Synonym: Wayward
Antonym: On course
GRAD/GRESS
“to go forth, to proceed”
Degrade
V. To lower in dignity or esteem; insult.
Synonym: Belittle
Antonym: Honor
Congress
N. A coming together.
Egress
N. Act of going out; exit.
VEN/VENT
“to come”
Convene
V. To call together, to assemble.
Synonym: Gather
Antonym: Adjourn
Covenant
N. A mutual or legal agreement.
Synonym: Contract
Antonym: Break off
Circumvent
V. To avoid by going around; bypass.
Synonym: Sidestep
Antonym: Confront
CUR/CURS
“to run”
Cursory
Adj. Hasty and superficial.
Synonym: Casual
Antonym: Comprehensive
Precursor
N. That which comes before; forerunner.
Synonym: Harbringer