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detract
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VERB
To reduce the value, importance or quality of something The bad lighting detracted from the beauty of the art. |
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distraction
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NOUN
Something that draws attention away. The TV can be a distraction for studying. |
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distraught
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ADJECTIVE
Extremely worried or upset. Her mother was distraught when she realized her son failed all his classes. |
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entreaty
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ADJECTIVE
A heartfelt plea The Indian leaders made an entreaty to the President for peace. |
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extract
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VERB
To pull or draw out. Juicers extract juice from oranges. |
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intractable
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ADJECTIVE
Difficult to manage or control. The inexperienced rider could not handle the intractable horse, |
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protracted
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ADJECTIVE
Drawn out in time. The protracted strike would hurt the business. |
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retract
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VERB
To pull back. To withdraw. The turtle retracted his head into his shell. |
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tract
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NOUN
An area of land. The family worked a small tract of farm land. |
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traction
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NOUN
Grip or hold; friction The tires had no traction on the ice, so they spun and spun. |
