ERR, GRAD/GRESS, VEN/VENT, CUR/CURS VOCABULARY #13 ERR, GRAD/GRESS, VEN/VENT, CUR/CURS CRIMIN, CULP, ONUS/ONER, PROB/PROV Have the students review the roots studied for each group of words in relation to the prefix given. Next, have the students use context clues to guess what the vocabulary word might mean. Then, finally give them the meaning of the vocabulary word.

Latin: ERRARE, ERRATUM— “to wander”

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 inaccurate Synonym – mistaken Antonym – 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

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

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 Degrade (verb) Example: Hannah felt that the mayor’s comment degraded women and should be withdrawn.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

Example: The prisoners were given egress after the court hearing 6. Egress (noun) Example: The prisoners were given egress after the court hearing What does egress mean? Egress – Act of going out; exit

VEN/VENT Latin: VENIRE, VENTUM— “to come”

7. Convene (verb) Example: With the ringing of the bell, our chairman convened the fifth annual workshop. What does convene mean? Convene - to call together, to assemble Synonym – gather Antonym – adjourn

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

CUR/CURS Latin: CURRERE, CURSUM— “to run”

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