Word Knowledge Answer
Reviewing Latin and Greek roots is a key part of building your vocabulary. In working as an ASVAB tutor, I remind my students of the importance of reviewing prefixes, root words, and suffixes.
Yesterday I presented a question on Word Knowledge.
The question is about the prefix “circum”.
There are many words in the English language with the Latin root “circum”.
Examples of words with the root “circum” are circuit, circuitous, circumference, circumlocution, circumnavigate, circumstance, circumvent, circus.
Circuit is a circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place.
Circuitous means of a route or journey longer than the most direct way.
Circumference is the enclosing boundary of a curved geometric figure, especially a circle.
Circumlocution is the use of many words where fewer would do. Usually, it is an attempt to be vague or evasive.
Circumnavigate means to sail or travel around the world.
Circumstance is a fact or condition surrounding or important to an event or action.
The question is:
What does the prefix “circum” mean?
- Circus
- Around
- Come
- Go
The prefix “circum” means around.
The correct answer is Choice B. Around.
