Unit #7 Root Words

Definition of mobile

• a decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air

• a reason to move

• able to move from one place to another

Definition of Motivation

• the condition of being eager to act or word

• a reason to do something

• ability to do something

Definition of Tractor

• to stretch

• a machine

• a large vehicle used to pull farm equipment

Definition of Motive

• moving

• a reason to do something

• the condition of being eager to act

Definition of detract

• to reduce the strength, value, or importance

• to cause someone to be unfocused

• to not pay attention

contract

• an agreement

• a piece of paper

• to make something smaller

Definition of Attention

• the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something

• notice of something

• focus

Definition of Extend

• to continue on and on

• to cause something, such as your arm or leg, to straighten out or to stretch out

• to cover and large area

Definition of Tension

• a problem

• an argument

• the amount something is stretched; an uneasy feeling that makes it difficult to relax

Definition of contentious

• likely to cause people to argue or disagree

• a problem

• an argument