Exploring the Roots and Meanings of "Strain", "Strict", and "String
Dive into the origins and definitions of words like strain, strict, and string that convey concepts of binding, tightness, and demanding attention to rules. Uncover how these roots are reflected in words like restriction, stringent, and astringent, each with its own unique significance across various contexts.
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Word List: strain, strict, string = bind, tie, or draw tight
What are the roots that mean bind, tie, or draw tight?
the roots strain, strict, or string
What is the word that describes what you do to your muscles if you pull them too tightly?
What is the word that identifies a snake that kills its prey by squeezing it tightly?
What is the word that identifies what children are put on to make them follow tighter rules when they misbehave?
What is the word that names the kitchen tool often used to get water out of pasta noodles?
What is the word that means demanding strict attention to rules?
What is the word that names a liquid usually put on the face to make the skin tighter to keep out the dirt and oil?
What is the word that names an area that has its own rules and goals?
What is the word that names a thing piece of any kind of material that can tie things together?
What is the word that describes what someone does has to do to hold an animal back when it is upset?
