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.