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6/9/14

TRACTABLE

TRACTABLE

<Tract-ah-bul>

Flexible; compliant; meek;

Being obedient and manageable.

The tractable dog is never stubborn and always obeys.



The tractable dog was very obedient. He saluted when given an order.

Tract - able

Tract (Reminds) Track

Able (Reminds) Able

Memory trick: We are able to stay on track.

TRACK ABLE



 
I see a vestige of a loaf of bread. What do I probably see?

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Answer:  

Crumbs. A vestige is evidence that something existed and no longer exists.

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