protracted
/proʊˈtræktɪd/
pro · tract · ed
proʊ · ˈtræk · tɪd
English Definition
adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy
Significado en Español
prolongado, dilatado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kéo dài, lâu dài
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro-(before) + tract(pull) + ed→ extended, prolonged.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the lawyers'' meeting, the discussion was **protracted**, lasting several hours longer than anticipated.
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A
shortened
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B
prolonged
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C
concluded
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D
interrupted
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B — prolonged.
“protracted” means adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy
Common questions about “protracted”
What does “protracted” mean?
protracted — adj. prolonged; extended; lengthy. In Chinese: 拖延的，持久的.
How do you pronounce “protracted”?
protracted is pronounced /proʊˈtræktɪd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · tract · ed.
Is “protracted” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. protracted appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “protracted”?
pro-(before) + tract(pull) + ed→ extended, prolonged.
