TRACT Root Word Flashcard AM

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What does the root word TRACT mean?

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pull

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What does 'subtract' mean?

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To pull some out, therefore having less left over.

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What does 'retraction' mean?

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

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What does 'contract' mean?

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To pull together to make smaller in size or bulk; to pull inward; opposite of 'expand'.

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What is a 'tractor'?

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

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What does 'traction' refer to?

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The grip or friction between a surface and an object, often used in the context of vehicles.

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What is the opposite of 'contract'?

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Expand.

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Give an example of a word that uses the root TRACT.

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Attract.

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What does 'extract' mean?

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To pull out or remove.

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What is the meaning of 'abstract'?

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To pull away or remove from a specific instance.