Circum/-Cracy/Pac Root Quiz

circumlocation

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

circumnavigate

sail or travel all the way around (something, especially the world)./go around or avoid (an obstacle).

circuitous

(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way./winding or turning route

circumstance

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

circumference

a circle’s perimeter

circuit

a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place.

circumscribe

restrict (something) within limits./draw (a figure) around another, touching it at points but not cutting it.

bureaucracy

a govt of no a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives. officials

democracy

govt by the people/rule of majority

aristocracy

a form of government where power is held by a small, privileged ruling class—often hereditary nobility—or a group considered intellectually or socially superior.

plutocracy

govt by the wealthy

theocracy

govt by officials thought to be divine

ochlocracy

govt by the mob

appease

pacifu someone by agreeing to their demands

pacify

to calm the anger of/soothe

pact

international treaty

pacifist

someone who opposes war or violence

pacifism

opposition to war or violence