Question

b. directions: latin root -vol- means “to turn” or “to roll.” for example, one meaning of the word revolution is “an orbit, or a circle going around something.” explain the meaning of each of the following words, based on its root. 1. evolution 2. circumvolve 3. volume 4. involvement

Explanation:

1. For "evolution", the prefix "e - " means "out" or "forth". Combining with the root "-vol - " (to turn/roll), it can be thought of as a process of "turning out" or a gradual development (like things unfolding or turning out over time).
2. "Circum - " means "around". So "circumvolve" with the root "-vol - " (to turn/roll) means to roll or turn around something.
3. "Volume" originally related to the idea of a scroll (which is rolled up). The root "-vol - " (to roll) is key here. A volume (like a book volume) was originally a rolled - up scroll, and now it also refers to the amount of space (as if something is "rolled" into a three - dimensional space).
4. "In - " can mean "in" or "into". So "involvement" with the root "-vol - " (to turn/roll) means being "turned in" or having a part (as if being rolled into a situation).

Answer:

1. A process of gradual development (from the idea of "turning out" based on the root).
2. To roll or turn around something (from "around" + "turn/roll").
3. Related to the idea of a rolled - up scroll (originally) and now also the amount of space (from the root meaning "roll").
4. Having a part or being "turned in" (from "in" + "turn/roll").