Root: TRACT

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What does the root 'TRACT' mean?

Back

To pull or draw.

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What is 'distraction'?

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A situation where something prevents you from concentrating on something else.

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What is 'extraction'?

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The act of removing something, especially from a larger whole.

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What is 'subtraction'?

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The mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.

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What does 'contract' mean?

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To draw together or reduce in size.

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What does 'retract' mean?

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To draw back or withdraw.

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Give an example of 'distraction' in a sentence.

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The loud music was a distraction while I was studying.

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Give an example of 'extraction' in a sentence.

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The extraction of the tooth was necessary for my health.

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Solve: 15 - 7 = ?

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8

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Solve: 20 - 5 = ?

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15