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What does the word 'tractor' refer to?
What does the word 'tractor' refer to?
- A kind of farm animal
- A vehicle designed for racing
- A machine which drags (correct)
- A type of trailer
What does 'subtract' mean?
What does 'subtract' mean?
to drag away from
What does 'contract' refer to?
What does 'contract' refer to?
agreements pulled legally together
What does it mean to be 'distraught'?
What does it mean to be 'distraught'?
What is the meaning of 'attractive'?
What is the meaning of 'attractive'?
What does 'detract' mean?
What does 'detract' mean?
What does 'distract' refer to?
What does 'distract' refer to?
What does 'extract' mean?
What does 'extract' mean?
What does 'tractable' mean?
What does 'tractable' mean?
What does 'retract' mean?
What does 'retract' mean?
What is 'traction' in a general sense?
What is 'traction' in a general sense?
Study Notes
Root Word "Tract" Study Notes
- "Tract" derives from Latin, meaning "to pull" or "to drag."
Key Terms and Definitions
- Tractor: A machine designed to pull heavy loads or perform agricultural tasks.
- Subtract: A mathematical operation that involves taking one number away from another.
- Contract: A formal agreement that binds parties legally, derived from the notion of "pulling" terms together.
- Distraught: A state of emotional turmoil where one feels "pulled apart" mentally.
- Attractive: Refers to something that has qualities that "pull" or draw interest or affection.
- Distract: To divert attention or "pull" focus away from somthing.
- Detract: To diminish or "drag" away from the worth or value of something.
- Extract: The action of removing or "pulling" something out from its source.
- Tractable: Describes something or someone that is manageable or "able to be pulled" in a particular direction.
- Retract: To withdraw or "pull" back a statement or promise.
- Traction: A measure of grip or adherence, often used in a context of vehicles, indicating how well something "drags" or moves forward.
Application of Terms
- These terms illustrate various actions and contexts of pulling or dragging, indicating physical movement, emotional states, agreements, and more, emphasizing the versatility of the root word "tract."
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Description
Explore the meanings and uses of words derived from the root 'tract'. This set of flashcards includes terms like tractor, subtract, and attractive, providing a deeper understanding of their definitions and origins. Perfect for students looking to enhance their vocabulary and the understanding of root words.
