VOCABULARY #13

ERR, GRAD/GRESS, VEN/VENT, CUR/CURS

CRIMIN, CULP, ONUS/ONER, PROB/PROV

Latin: ERRARE, ERRATUM— “to wander”

ERR

1. Aberrant (adj.)

Example: Since the data had been previously so consistent, the aberrant results puzzled the scientists.

What does aberrant mean? Aberrant – Deviating from a pattern

or rules. Synonym – Abnormal

Antonym – typical

2 . Erroneous (adj. )

Example: Tina came to the understandable but erroneous conclusion that all dogs were unfriendly.

What does erroneous mean?Erroneous – wrong or inaccurateSynonym – mistakenAntonym – correct

3. Errant (adj.)

Example: The errant knight soon found more adventure than he bargained for.

What does errant mean? Errant – wandering or straying Synonym – wayward Antonym – on course

Latin: GRADI, GRESSUM — “to go forth, to proceed”

GRAD/GRESS

4. Degrade (verb)

Example: Hannah felt that the mayor’s comment degraded women and should be withdrawn.

What does degrade mean? Degrade – to lower in dignity or

esteem; insult Synonym – belittle Antonym – honor

5. Congress (Noun)

• Example: The meeting of the scientists was hailed as “a congress of great minds.”

What does congress mean?Congress – A coming

together

6. Egress (noun)

Example: The prisoners were given egress after the court hearing

What does egress mean? Egress – Act of going out;

exit

Latin: VENIRE, VENTUM— “to come”

VEN/VENT

Example: With the ringing of the bell, our chairman convened the fifth annual workshop.

What does convene mean? Convene - to call together, to

assembleSynonym – gatherAntonym – adjourn

7. Convene (verb)

8. Covenant (noun)

Example: Because the ancient covenant between the two tribes had been broken, a special meeting had to be called.

What does covenant mean? Covenant –A mutual or legal

agreement Synonym – contract Antonym – break off

9. Circumvent (verb)

Example: Harold attempted to circumvent the problem by planning ahead.

What does circumvent mean? Circumvent-to avoid by going

around; bypass Synonym – sidestep Antonym – confront

Latin: CURRERE, CURSUM— “to run”

CUR/CURS

10.Cursory (adj.)

Example: Diane gave me a cursory wave as she was whisked away to the ballroom.

What does cursory mean? Cursory – Hasty or superficial Synonym – casual Antonym – comprehensive

11. Precursor (noun)

Example: The shower of hail was only a precursor to the worst storm we had ever seen.

What does precursor mean? Precursor- That which comes

before; forerunner Synonym – harbinger

12. Recourse (noun)

Example: When Cameron needed help building the house, his only recourse was to go to h is brother.

What does recourse mean? Recourse – Help for a problem;

solution Synonym – resource

13. Incursion (noun)

• The soldier surveyed the damage after the enemy incursion.

• What does incursion mean?• Incursion – an attack on

another’s territory; a raid• Synonym – invasion