The Root –duce- Lesson 22

Abduct Verb – to carry off by force; to kidnap The breeder was devastated when two of her prize show dogs were abducted.

Conduct Verb –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. Noun – the way a person acts

Conduit Noun A) a pipe or channel for transporting or enclosing fluids, gases, or wipes B) a means of getting or communicating something The electrical conduit’s fireproof insulation prevented a blaze from starting inside the wall.

Deduce Verb –to reach a conclusion through logical reasoning When Derek saw a food-covered picnic table, he deduced that the campers were nearby.

Duke Noun –a nobleman of the highest rank other than prince or king William, Duke of Normandy, conquered England in 1066.

Inducement Noun –something that tempts or persuades; an incentive The bank offered a free CD player as inducement for opening an account there.

Induction Noun –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 Noun A) the amount subtracted; the amount that something is lessened B) the act of making something less, smaller, or less significant A fever can lead to a serious reduction in strength and endurance.

Subdue Verb A )to conquer or bring under control 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 Noun – 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.