Use the underlined roots to determine which word means to draw or press on

Constrict means to draw or press on

The root of interest is the -strict part. Consider the idea of being strict. Many people complain at some point or other that their parents are to strict. They keep to close a hold on them. 

“the first decision that led to brutus’ downfall is when he decided that he would join the conspirators in their plot to kill caesar. the plot did not work. the conspirators had to flee for their very lives. the second decision that led to brutus’ downfall is when he refused to listen to cassius. “ i hope this information you.