Vocabulary 1
to pull some out, therefore having less left over
subtract
pulled away from direct relation to anything impersonal as in attitude or views
abstract
"I'm sorry. I'll have to remove your tooth, Denise." What is Dr. Harrison about to do to her tooth?
A) retract B) protract
C) attract D) extract
D) extract
The magazine agreed to print this, since the man was sorry that he made his comment in the first place.
A) protract B) attraction
C) abstract D) retraction
D) retraction
When you pull in your breath, then your stomach will _______________.
A) abstract B) attract
C) contract D) distract
E) retraction
C) contract
a powerful vehicle that pulls farm machines and hauls heavy loads
tractor
to pull together to make smaller in size or bulk; to pull inward; opposite of "expand"
contract
Newton's leg was connected to a metal bar and held in the air as the doctor tried to move the bone back into place. What was his leg in?
A) traction B) contract
C) attraction D) protractor
A) traction
"Let me helpyou drive that vehicle to haul the cement," said Troy. What type of vehicle is Troy referring to?
A) tractor B) traction
C) distract D) abstract
A) tractor
If you _________ someone in class, then he/she won't be able to complete his/her work.
A) abstract B) attract
C) contract D) distract
E) retraction
D) distract
to pull a person's attention in another direction
distract
to pull to the arm or leg muscles to bring a bone back into place when it is dislocated or fractured
traction
When ice is frozen it will do this. When it thaws, it will expand.
A) abstract B) protract
C) contract D) distract
C) contract
You were paid $10.00. You owe your sister $5.00. What would you do to get the total amount of money you have left?
A) contract B) attract
C) retract D) subtract
D) subtract
The newspaper printed the ___________, since the information in yesterday's paper was actually not correct.
A) abstract B) attract
C) contract D) distract
E) retraction
E) retraction
to pull out by force
extract
to pull out; to make something take longer; to prolong
protract
Did you know that certain colors will grab your attention more than others? These are colors that do what to you?
A) distract B) attract
C) protract D) abstract
B) attract
Try not to do this to the vet when he is giving your pet a shot.
A) distract B) retract
C) attract D) protract
A) distract
The Pet Protectors Club tries to ______ members who are animal lovers.
A) abstract B) attract
C) contract D) distract
E) retraction
B) attract
to pull into something; to pull into oneself
attract
a statement or promise that is pulled back or taken back
retraction
This type of art is usually so unique that only the artist really knows what she painted.
A) attractive B) distracting
C) abstract D) contract
C) abstract
Do you have to make it take so long? You're doing this!
A) protracting B) contracting
C) attracting D) abstracting
A) protracting
What kind of _________ drawing is that? I can't tell if it's a banana or a horse!
A) abstract B) attract
C) contract D) distract
E) retraction
A) abstract