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What does the root word -tract- mean?

The root word "-tract-" generally means "to draw, pull, or drag".

Here are some examples of how it's used in words:

* Extract: To pull something out, like extracting teeth or information.

* Contract: To draw together, like muscles contracting or a contract being made.

* Distract: To draw attention away, like distractions in a classroom.

* Subtract: To take away, like subtracting numbers.

* Attract: To draw something towards you, like a magnet attracting metal.

It's important to note that the meaning of "-tract-" can sometimes shift slightly depending on the context. For example, "tract" itself can refer to a region of land, which isn't directly related to drawing or pulling.

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