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1. The word carpal (KAR-p’l) would most likely be used in reference to a:
   fist
   wrist
   desire
   fire

2. The term cirrus (SEAR-us) refers to a kind of:
   musical composition
   criminal act
   cloud formation
   horse-control strap

3. Cerebration (sara-BRAY-shun) refers to:
   yelling
   running
   cooking
   thinking

4. Circumspect (SIR-kum-spect) behavior is:
   cautious, careful
   bold, reckless
   fruitless, leading nowhere
   selfish, greedy

5. To circumvent (sir-kum-VENT) is to:
   poke holes all around
   play around
   find a way around
   cut around

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