'Tract' Root Words

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What does the root 'tract' mean?

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The root 'tract' means to pull or draw.

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Define 'retraction'.

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Retraction is the act of pulling something back or withdrawing a statement.

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What does 'distract' mean?

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To distract means to draw attention away from something.

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What is an 'abstract' drawing?

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An abstract drawing is a style of art that does not represent recognizable objects.

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Define 'protract'.

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To protract means to prolong or extend something in time.

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What does 'contract' mean in a physical context?

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In a physical context, to contract means to become smaller or to tighten.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'extract'.

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The dentist had to extract the tooth due to decay.

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What is the opposite of 'protract'?

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The opposite of 'protract' is 'retract'.

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How can 'tract' be used in a sentence?

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The tractor was used to pull the heavy load.

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What does 'subtract' mean?

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To subtract means to take one number away from another.