Question

Analyze the word to determine its prefix. Then use your understanding of the prefix meaning to choose the correct meaning of the word. circumnavigate A) to follow a planned course of travel B) to plan a course of travel to the circus C) to follow a course all the way around the globe

Answer 1

Prefix: circum-

Meaning: C) to follow a course all the way around the globe

Step-by-step explanation:

The prefix circum- signifies about or around. Therefore, the verb circumnavigate has to do with sailing all the way round something or guide along a route, typically over water, especially to travel around the world.

The resst of the alternatives are incorrect because they do not match the meaning of the prefix circum-, which implies all sides of something.