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222 Chapter 7 Word Elements: MovementChris inadvertentlyspilledspaghetti all overLucia’s shirt.Courtesy authorcircum-19. circumscribe (verb) sûrkßm-skrībFrom Latin: circum- (around) scrib (write)to limit; to restrict; to encloseTo circumscribe the department head’s power, the CEOtook some responsibilities away from her.The garden was circumscribed by a high wall.20. circumspect (adjective) sûrkßm-spĕktFrom Latin: circum- (around) spec (look) (To be circumspectis “to look around,” or be careful.)cautious; careful; considering results of actionsThe circumspect job seeker made sure there were no embarrassingpictures of her on friends’ web pages.Circumspect people avoid spreading gossip. Related Wordcircumspection (noun) The media consultant advised the baseballstar to practice circumspection and not criticize teammatespublicly.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.