Root Words Unit 4 Flashcard: AROUND WE GO

Front

What does 'cycle' mean?

Back

A set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order; a repeating series of events or actions.

Front

What is a 'circuit' in science?

Back

A path through which electricity travels to power devices like light bulbs.

Front

What does 'central' refer to in terms of location?

Back

A location that is convenient and in the middle of an area.

Front

What are 'concentric circles'?

Back

Circles that share the same center but have different radii.

Front

What does 'centr/center' mean?

Back

It means 'middle'.

Front

What is the meaning of 'circumference'?

Back

The distance around a circle.

Front

What does 'circumvent' mean?

Back

To find a way around an obstacle or to avoid something.

Front

What is an example of a 'cyclical' event?

Back

The changing of the seasons, which happens in a repeating pattern.

Front

What is the difference between 'eccentric' and 'concentric'?

Back

Eccentric circles do not share the same center, while concentric circles do.

Front

What does 'circumstance' mean?

Back

A condition or fact that affects a situation.