English Vocabulary in 365 Days - Lesson 15

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Hello everyone, in our Lesson 14, we learnt about the prefix cata.  Cata represents the meaning down. Today we shall see the prefixes Circum, Circ. Happy Reading :)

Day 15 : Circum, Circ

• circum, circ - around; about

Let's try to understand this with some examples....

1. circumstance (noun) - Prefix = a condition of a fact. 
1. circum - Prefix = around
2. stance (stare) - Root = stand
2. circumference (noun) = the line around the plane surface of a circle. 
1. circum - Prefix = around; about 
2. fer (ferre) - Root = carry; bear
   
3. ence - Suffix = the state of

Let's have a look at some more words with circum, circ prefixes, for better understanding.

1. circumcise = to cut around
2. circuit = the distance around an area or space
3. circumvent = to go or travel around something that is blocking your way. 
4. circle = a round plane figure
5. circular = a letter or advertisement about something which is distributed to a large number of people.
6. circumspect = very careful about the result of something (not to take risks)
7. circumlocution = an indirect way of saying something, especially something unpleasant:

Home Work :

Try to guess the meanings of the following elements.

1. uni-
2. pro-
3. up-
4. super-

a. forward

b. one

c. over

d. higher

Try to match the above elements with given meanings.  Solve it on your own and

That's all for today guys..... Thank you :)

You can read Old Lessons of this series from here

 

Shraboni Chakraborty

Asstt. Professor

English and Foreign Languages University,

Hyderabad

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