Move those feet, to the beat Root vocabulary Week 26

Mob/mot Tract tend/tens/tent Latin- Move Latin- pull, draw Latin- stretch, give

Most adults carry a mobile phone everywhere they go. (adj) - able to move from one place to another Most adults carry a mobile phone everywhere they go.

Many people lack the motivation to go to the gym at 5:00 a.m. (n) - the condition of being eager to act or work Many people lack the motivation to go to the gym at 5:00 a.m.

motive (n) - a reason for doing something My motive for learning Spanish is so that I can speak with my grandmother, who doesn’t speak English.

Farmers use a tractor to move heavy farm equipment. (n) - a large vehicle used to pull farm equipment Farmers use a tractor to move heavy farm equipment.

detract (v) - to reduce the strength, value, or importance of something Picture courtesy of: http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/distracted-driving/tips-for-preventing-distracted-driving/#.VwUrufkrLIU Even the stormy weather could not detract from the joy the bride and groom felt on their wedding day.

The landlord developed a contract for the new tenants to sign. n - enter into a formal and legally binding agreement. The landlord developed a contract for the new tenants to sign.

The new baby drew the attention of the children in the room. (n) - the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something The new baby drew the attention of the children in the room.

Please extend your hand in friendship to our new student. (v) - to cause something, such as your arm or leg, to straighten out or to stretch out Please extend your hand in friendship to our new student.

The argument between the students created tension in the room. (n) - the amount that something is stretched; an uneasy feeling that makes it difficult to relax The argument between the students created tension in the room.

contentious (adj) - likely to cause people to argue or disagree Since he was in a contentious mood, Maria decided to leave early, avoiding an argument.