"tract"= pull Flashcards

1
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abstract

A

pulled away from direct relation to anything; impersonal as in attitude or views

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2
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attract

A

to pull into something; to pull into oneself

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3
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contract

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

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4
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distract

A

to pull a person’s attention in another direction

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5
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extract

A

to pull out by force

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6
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protract

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to pull out; to make something take longer; to prolong

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7
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retraction

A

a statement or promise that is pulled back or taken

back

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8
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subtract

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to pull some out; therefore having less left over

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9
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traction

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a pull to the arm or leg muscles to bring a bone back

into place when it is dislocated or fractured

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10
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tractor

A

a powerful vehicle that pulls farm machines and hauls

heavy loads

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