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Prefixes: Circ- and Circum- Flashcards

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What does the prefix 'circ-' mean?

round or around (correct)

square or rectangle

triangle

flat

What does the prefix 'circum-' mean?

round or around (correct)

square or rectangle

flat

around

What is the definition of 'circlet'?

A small circle; a ring or round band worn as an ornament, especially on the head.

What is a circuit?

A path for an electrical current to flow around. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to circulate?

To move around an area or a place, often returning to a starting point. Signup and view all the answers

What is circumference?

The distance all the way around a circle. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circumflex' mean?

Being around. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to circumnavigate?

To go completely around. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circumrotate' mean?

To turn around like a wheel. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circumspect' mean?

Careful to look around and think before doing something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circumvent' mean?

To prevent something from happening by careful thinking; to get around something. Signup and view all the answers

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Prefixes: Circ- and Circum-

Circ- and circum- both mean "round or around."

Vocabulary and Definitions

Circlet: Refers to a small circle or ornamental ring, often worn on the head.
Circuit: Describes a path intended for electrical current, enabling flow around a route.
Circulate: Indicates movement around an area, frequently returning to the original starting point.
Circumference: Measures the total distance encircling a circle.
Circumflex: Characterizes something that is "around" or encompasses in nature.
Circumnavigate: Involves traveling completely around something, often used in reference to the globe.
Circumrotate: Means to turn around in a manner similar to a wheel.
Circumspect: Expresses the idea of being cautious, considering surroundings and thinking before acting.
Circumvent: Refers to the strategy of avoiding a problem or obstacle through cleverness or ingenuity.

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This quiz focuses on the prefixes 'circ-' and 'circum-', which both mean 'round' or 'around'. It includes definitions and examples of words that utilize these prefixes, helping learners to better understand their usage in the English language. Enhance your vocabulary with this targeted flashcard set!