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RE: Vocab-ability–36 (circum = around) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)
MY VOCAB PRACTICE.
- Circumstance
The communication circumstance before email was you'd have to wait a while before you could receive a letter. - Circumnavigate
Captain Sailsalot decided to circumnavigate to all continents to taste the fruits of each country. - Circumspect
The vigilent sniper decided to circumspect the kill zone before making his shot. - Circumlocution
Donald Trump's circumlocution always pleases his audience.
In #3, you've used "circumspect" as a verb. But it's an adjective.
As for #3, there must be plenty of "pleased" Americans these days. :-)