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.