Greek and Latin Roots: Cycl

What does the root 'circ' mean?

• center

• straight

• around

• up

What does the root 'centr' mean?

• down or below

• end or boundary

• up or above

• center or middle

Which word means 'a circular movement or path around a central point'?

• rotation

• spiral

• straight line

• orbit

Which word means 'to move or cause to move around a central point'?

• twist

• spin

• rotate

• slide

What is the meaning of the word 'centrifugal'?

• A force that pulls objects towards the center

• A force that keeps objects in motion

• Inward force or movement towards the center

• Outward force or movement away from the center

What is the meaning of the word 'circumference'?

• The distance across the center of a circle.

• The area enclosed by a circle.

• The length of the radius of a circle.

• The distance around the edge of a circle.

Which word means 'having a center or central focus'?

• marginal

• eccentric

• peripheral

• central

What is the meaning of the word 'cyclic'?

• Something that occurs randomly or is characterized by randomness.

• Something that occurs in a straight line or is characterized by straight lines.

• Something that occurs only once or is characterized by singularity.

• Something that occurs in a cycle or is characterized by cycles.

Which word means 'a device for measuring cycles or revolutions'?

• tachometer

• altimeter

• thermometer

• speedometer

What is the meaning of the word 'eccentric'?

• ordinary

• typical

• unconventional

• conventional