Greek and Latin Root: TRACT

Front

What does the root 'tract' mean?

Back

The root 'tract' means 'to pull' or 'to draw'.

Front

Define 'extract'.

Back

To pull out by force.

Front

What is a 'tractor'?

Back

A powerful vehicle that pulls farm machines and hauls heavy loads.

Front

What does it mean to 'protract'?

Back

To pull out; to make something take longer; to prolong.

Front

Define 'attract'.

Back

To pull into something; to pull into oneself.

Front

What is a 'retraction'?

Back

A statement or promise that is pulled back or taken back.

Front

Give an example of a word that uses the root 'tract' and means to draw something out.

Back

Extract.

Front

What is the relationship between 'tractor' and the root 'tract'?

Back

A tractor is a vehicle that pulls, relating to the meaning of 'tract'.

Front

How does 'protract' differ from 'retract'?

Back

Protract means to pull out or prolong, while retract means to pull back.

Front

What is the meaning of 'attraction' in relation to 'attract'?

Back

Attraction refers to the force that pulls things together.