Mob/mot, tract, tens/tent/tend words

Which word means "likely to cause people to argue or disagree"?

A contentious atmosphere is very friendly.

What would detract from the value of a house?

A motive can explain why a person acts a certain way.

When you flex your bicep, the muscle ___________ and gets shorter.

What word means "able to move from one place to another"?

The hot metal will _______, or shrink, once it cools.

Motivation will prevent you from achieving your goals.

The black clouds of soot from the factory can really _______ from the city's appearance.

Cindy's _________ to finish school helped her graduate from college a semester early.

What would a tractor most likely NOT do?

What might cause a contentious discussion between you and a peer?

After I injured my knuckle I could not fully _______ my finger.

Choose an antonym for extend

Choose a synonym for contract.

Which word means "to cause something, such as your arm or leg, to straighten or stretch out"?

I was very confused because I wasn't paying __________.

If there is tension in your life it is easy to relax and be calm.

What would be a motive to travel the world?

I could hear the rope snap and crack as more and more _______ was applied to it.