Etymology 12: circum- Flashcards
1
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circum-
A
around (Latin)
2
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circuit
A
the regular journey around a territory by a person performing duties
3
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circuitous
A
roundabout; winding
4
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circumference
A
a line carried around; perimeter of circle
5
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circumlocution
A
a roundabout way of saying something
6
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circumnavigate
A
to sail around
7
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circumscribe
A
to write a line around the bounds; to confine
8
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circumspect
A
cautious; careful to consider possible consequences
9
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circumstance
A
something standing around; a fact or event accompanying another fact or event
10
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circumvent
A
to get around and overcome by artful maneuvering; to prevent
