1. 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.

2. Latin: ERRARE, ERRATUM— “to wander”

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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Example: Hannah felt that the mayor’s comment degraded women and should be withdrawn.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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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