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Roots #6

Roots #6. circum, kyklos, peri, theos. circum L. . around, about a geometric shape with all points equidistant from a center point circle the distance around the outside of a circle or a round object: circumference

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Roots #6

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  1. Roots #6 circum, kyklos, peri, theos

  2. circum L. • around, about • a geometric shape with all points equidistant from a center point • circle • the distance around the outside of a circle or a round object: • circumference • a group of performers and animals that travel to different places doing tricks and other kinds of entertainment: • circus

  3. used before a date to show that something happened close to that time, but you do not know exactly when: c. 1927 • circa • the complete circle that an electric current travels • circuit • the facts or conditions that affect a situation, action, event, etc.: • circumstance • thinking carefully about things before doing them • circumspect • the movement of blood around your body: • circulation

  4. kyklos Gr. • ring, wheel, circle • a number of related events that happen again and again in the same order: • cycle • a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet • bicycle • a fast, usually large, two-wheeled vehicle with an engine • motorcycle

  5. a book, set of books, or CD that contains facts about many subjects or about one particular subject • encyclopedia • a member of a family of giants having a single round eye in the middle of the forehead • Cyclops • a tornado • cyclone

  6. peri Gr. • around • the border around an area of land: • perimeter • a long tube with mirrors fitted in it that is used for looking over the top of something, especially in a submarine • periscope

  7. a length of time: • period • relating to the main idea, question, activity, etc., but less important than it: • peripheral

  8. theos Gr. • god • the study of religion • theology • the doctrine or belief that there is only one God • monotheism • the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods • polytheism

  9. someone who does not believe in God • atheist • a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler • theocracy • the gods of a particular mythology considered collectively • pantheon • a strong feeling of interest and enjoyment • enthusiasm

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