Vocabulary Lesson 22 The Root duce to lead
Vocabulary Lesson 22 The Root –duce- (“to lead”)
abduct (v. )
abduct(v. ) to carry off by force; to kidnap The breeder was devastated when two of her prize show dogs were abducted.
conduct (v. ) (n. )
conduct (v. ) to lead, guide, run, or manage The manager conducted the sales meeting with great efficiency and skill, making sure that all items on the agenda were covered. conduct (n. ) the way a person acts Teachers expect better conduct from eighth-graders than from kindergarteners.
conduit (n. )
conduit (n. ) a. a pipe or channel for transporting or enclosing fluids, gases, or wires The electrical conduit’s fireproof insulation prevented a blaze from starting inside the wall. b. a means of getting or communicating something The diplomat was a conduit for messages between the two leaders.
deduce (v. )
deduce (v. ) to reach a conclusion through logical reasoning When Derek saw a food-covered picnic table, he deduced that the campers were nearby.
duke (n. )
duke (n. ) a nobleman of the highest rank other than prince or king William, Duke of Normandy, conquered England in 1066.
inducement (n. )
inducement (n. ) something that tempts or persuades; an incentive The bank offered a free CD player as inducement for opening an account there.
induction (n. )
induction (n. ) placement or entry into a club or an office As both a soldier and a great athlete, Art Donovan’s induction into the U. S. Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame was well deserved.
reduction (n. )
reduction (n. ) a. An amount subtracted; the amount that something has lessened Many citizens appreciated the reduction in their property taxes. b. The act of making something less, smaller, or less significant A fever can lead to a serious reduction in strength and endurance.
subdue (v. )
subdue (v. ) a. To conquer or bring under control After championship games, police may be called upon to subdue dangerous and destructive rioters. b. To make less intense or prominent; to tone down The fashion company decided to subdue their featured colors, changing them from bright red and yellow to gray and beige.
viaduct (n. )
viaduct (n. ) a structure of spans or arches carrying a road or railroad over a wide valley or other road or railroad The viaduct supported the expressway, enabling the street to go beneath it.
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