Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Entry Exam
Passage / Scenario
In the word 'circumnavigation,' the Latin prefix 'circum' means to move in which of the following directions?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The Latin prefix 'circum' means 'around.' In 'circumnavigation,' it indicates moving around, such as in the case of traveling around the globe. Therefore, the correct direction associated with the prefix 'circum' is 'around,' making choice A the correct answer. So, 'circum' denotes movement around a particular point or object, reflecting the concept of encircling or surrounding.