by Dwane | Apr 29, 2015 | Education, English, Greek, Latin, Vocabulary
From the Greek word κύκλος (kuklos), a circle, a wheel, English derives several means of transportation. From swiftest to slowest, there are motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles. The motorcycle is a self powered two-wheeled vehicle. The first part of the...
by Dwane | Apr 29, 2015 | Education, English, Vocabulary
Circumspect: cautious; wary; unwilling to take risks It is good to pay very close attention to details. To be circumspect, however is to take it to a fault. The circumspect person is afraid to make mistakes. Meticulous is a closely related word. A meticulous...
by Dwane | Apr 28, 2015 | Education, Greek, Latin, Q&A
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by Dwane | Apr 28, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Circumscribe: to limit, or restrict; to place a boundary around; to encircle. Your activities are likely circumscribed by your parents. In the ebook, Via, I recommend you circumscribe television use in order to free up more time. Use the extra time in your life to...
by Dwane | Apr 27, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Vocabulary
Okay. Late today. Today’s word is circumference. Circumference is the distance around something. Usually something circular. Circumference derives from the Latin words circum (around) and fero (I carry). Oh, and Circumference was the most rotund knight at King...
