5th Grade Classical Roots 11a

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What does the root 'tract' mean?

Back

To pull or drag.

Front

What is the act of putting something together in an organized way called?

Back

Construction.

Front

What does the prefix 'de-' indicate?

Back

Reversal or away from.

Front

What does the root 'struct' mean?

Back

To build.

Front

What does 'destructive' mean?

Back

Tearing down; likely to discourage, ruin, destroy, or put an end to.

Front

What is a contraction?

Back

The act of shortening a word or phrase.

Front

What does 'extract' mean?

Back

To pull out or remove.

Front

What is the meaning of 'retract'?

Back

To take back or withdraw.

Front

What does the root 'ex' mean?

Back

Out of or away from.

Front

What is the meaning of 'construction'?

Back

The process of building or putting together.