Basic Details
Word: Circumvent
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To find a way around an obstacle or to avoid something in a clever or dishonest way.
Synonyms: Bypass, evade, sidestep
Antonyms: Confront, face, encounter
Idioms and Phrases
- Circumvent the issue: To avoid addressing a problem directly. Example: "Instead of confronting her mistake, she chose to circumvent the issue during the meeting."
- Circumvent the rules: To go around rules in order to achieve something. Example: "He tried to circumvent the rules by submitting his homework late without telling the teacher."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The clever student found a way to circumvent the difficult question during the test by thinking outside the box.
Example 2: In order to reach the other side of the park, they had to circumvent the large construction site blocking the path.
Example 3: The team worked hard to circumvent any problems that might delay their project deadline.
Fun Fact
The word "circumvent" comes from Latin roots where "circum" means "around" and "vent" comes from "venire," meaning "to come." This gives the idea of coming around an obstacle!
Famous Quote
"In every challenge, there lies an opportunity to circumvent obstacles." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "circumvent" mean?
a) To confront directly
b) To avoid something cleverly
c) To openly discuss
d) To ignore completely
Answer: b) To avoid something cleverly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "circumvent"?
a) Confront
b) Evade
c) Meet
d) Address
Answer: b) Evade
3. Which sentence uses "circumvent" correctly?
a) She chose to circumvent all the difficult homework.
b) The rabbit tried to circumvent the fence.
c) They wanted to circumvent the trail by climbing a mountain.
d) He tried to circumvent the law by telling the truth.
Answer: c) They wanted to circumvent the trail by climbing a mountain.
4. Which idiom means to avoid addressing a problem directly?
a) Circumvent the rules
b) Circumvent the issue
c) Take the bull by the horns
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: b) Circumvent the issue
5. What is the opposite of "circumvent"?
a) Avoid
b) Confront
c) Sidestep
d) Evade
Answer: b) Confront
