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Set 21 Flashcards

1
Q

CIRCUITOUS (sur KYOO uh tus) adj

A

roundabout; not following a
direct path

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CIRCUMLOCUTION (sur kum loh KYOO shun) n

A

an indirect
expression; use of wordy or evasive language

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CIRCUMSCRIBE (SUR kum skrybe) v

A

to draw a line around; to set
the limits; to define; to restrict

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CIRCUMSPECT (SUR kum spekt) adj

A

cautious

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CIRCUMVENT (sur kum VENT) v

A

find a way around (an obstacle)

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CIVIL (SIV ul) adj

A

polite; civilized; courteous

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CLEMENCY (KLEM un see) n

A

mercy; forgiveness; mildness

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CLICHÉ (klee SHAY) n

A

an overused saying or idea

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CLIQUE (kleek) n

A

an exclusive group bound together by some
shared quality or interest

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