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Difficulty: MediumWord Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

Complete the sentence below by supplying the correct adjective formed from the prefix 'circum-' (meaning 'around') and the classical root 'loqu' (meaning 'to speak').

Answer:Rather than addressing the auditor's questions directly, the financial officer gave a 【circumlocutory】 explanation that deliberately evaded the central issues.

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circumlocutory
The adjective 'circumlocutory' is constructed from the prefix 'circum-' (around), the root 'loqu' (speak), and the adjectival suffix '-ory' (characterized by). It precisely describes an explanation that is roundabout and evasive.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the constituent morphemes requested.
The prefix 'circum-' means 'around' or 'roundabout', and the root 'loqu' means 'to speak'.
Combining these elements creates a term associated with speaking in a roundabout manner.
2
Apply the appropriate adjectival suffix to fit the grammatical context of the sentence.
The suffix '-ory' forms an adjective ('circumlocutory') that modifies the noun 'explanation'.
The blank requires an adjective describing an evasive, wordy explanation.

Key Concept

Morphological Derivation using Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes
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Word Formation: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots

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