Etymology 12: circum- Flashcards

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circum-

A

around (Latin)

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circuit

A

the regular journey around a territory by a person performing duties

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circuitous

A

roundabout; winding

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circumference

A

a line carried around; perimeter of circle

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5
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circumlocution

A

a roundabout way of saying something

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circumnavigate

A

to sail around

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circumscribe

A

to write a line around the bounds; to confine

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circumspect

A

cautious; careful to consider possible consequences

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circumstance

A

something standing around; a fact or event accompanying another fact or event

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circumvent

A

to get around and overcome by artful maneuvering; to prevent

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