week 11: circumference Mrs.Lane

circumference

the distance around something, especially a circle

circumvent

to go around (an obstacle)

circumspect

careful to look at all circumstances and possible consequences

circumlocution 

round about/ indirect way of speaking; the use of more words then necessary to express something 

circumambulate

to walk or go around, especially ceremoniously

peripatetic 

traveling around from place to place 

peripheral 

around an outer boundary or periphery “peripheral vision” 

periscope

used to view around barriers

perianth

the outer envelope of a flower including the calyx and Corolla 

pervade

to spread or diffuse throughout

centeral 

located in the center, middle or most important part of something 

concentrate

focus or center attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity 

concentric

having a common center

eccentric 

person whose behavior is generally regarded as deviating from an accepted norm 

egocentric 

thinking only for oneself, without regarding others feelings or desires