Root Word: Circum Flashcards

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What does the Latin root word 'circum' mean?

round

What does 'circumnavigate' mean?

  • To look around carefully
  • To go around something
  • To bend around
  • To go completely around (correct)

What does 'circumspect' mean?

careful; careful to look all around before doing something

What does 'circumvent' mean?

<p>to prevent something from happening by careful thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circumflex' refer to?

<p>bending around, curved</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'circumference'?

<p>The distance all the way around a circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circumlocute' mean?

<p>To not give a straight answer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Root Word: Circum

  • Originates from Latin, meaning "round."

Circumnavigate

  • Means to travel completely around something, often used in the context of the Earth.

Circumspect

  • Describes a person who is cautious and thoughtful, ensuring to consider all aspects before taking action.

Circumvent

  • Refers to outsmarting or avoiding a situation through clever planning or strategy.

Circumflex

  • Indicates a shape that is bent or curved, often used in geometry or anatomy.

Circumference

  • Represents the total distance around a circle, calculated as π multiplied by the diameter.

Circumlocute

  • Describes the act of speaking in a roundabout way, avoiding a direct response or answer.

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