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Define the following words: Circumference Circumstance Circumflex Circumvent Based on the definition of the...

Define the following words:
Circumference
Circumstance
Circumflex
Circumvent
Based on the definition of the words above, I think the Prefix Circum means-
Define the following words:
Contraception
Concentration
Concord
Contrary
Based on the definitions of the words above, I think the Prefix Contra means-
Define the following words:
Dictation
Predict
Dictator
Edict
Based on the definitions of the words above, I think the Root Dic/Dict means-

Answer

Circumference: The distance around the edge of a circle.

Circumstance: A condition or fact that affects a situation.

Circumflex: A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in some languages to indicate a specific pronunciation.

Circumvent: To find a way around an obstacle or to overcome a problem in a clever and sometimes dishonest way.

Based on the definition of the words above, I think the Prefix Circum means- around.

Contraception: The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy.

Concentration: The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort.

Concord: Agreement or harmony between people or groups.

Contrary: Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Based on the definitions of the words above, I think the Prefix Contra means- against.

Dictation: The action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape.

Predict: To say or estimate that a specified thing will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.

Dictator: A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

Edict: An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Based on the definitions of the words above, I think the Root Dic/Dict means- say or declare.

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