MTEL Communication Literacy Skills : Reading Practice Test

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The prefix "circum-" means what?

Around
Down, away, thoroughly
Two
From

The correct answer is: Around

The prefix "circum-" comes from Latin, meaning "around" or "about." It is commonly used in words such as "circumnavigate," which means to sail around something, and "circumscribe," which means to draw a line around. This foundational meaning helps identify the relationship of various terms involving this prefix, indicating an encompassing or surrounding action. Understanding this prefix enhances comprehension of related vocabulary and enriches one's ability to dissect and interpret more complex words.