1. In English, the root –duce- can also be spelled duct, duk, and duit.
Latin Root –duce-
The words are formed from the Latin word ducere, which means, “to lead.”
In English, the root –duce- can also be spelled duct, duk, and duit.
For example, abduct means to carry off by force; to kidnap.

2. Conduct
Definition: 1) To lead, guide, run, or manage Part of Speech: verb Sentence: The students conducted the science experiment with great efficiency and skill. Definition: 2) The way a person acts Part of Speech: noun Sentence: Teachers expect better conduct from 8th graders than kindergarteners.

3. Conduit
Definition: 1) A pipe or channel for transporting or enclosing fluids, gases, or wires.
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: The electrical conduit’s fireproof insulation prevented a blaze from starting.
Definition: 2) A means of getting or communicating something.
Sentence: The diplomat was a conduit for messages between the two leaders.

4. Deduce
Definition: To reach a conclusion through logical reasoning Part of Speech: verb Sentence: When Derek saw a food covered picnic table, he deduced that the campers were nearby.

5. Duke
Definition: A nobleman of the highest rank other than a prince or king Part of Speech: noun Sentence: William, Duke of Normandy, conquered England in 1906.

6. Inducement
Definition: Something that tempts or persuades; an incentive Part of Speech: noun Sentence: The bank offered a free CD player as inducement for opening an account there.

7. Induction
Definition: Placement or entry into a club or office Part of Speech: noun Sentence: Art Donovan’s induction into the U.S. Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame was well deserved.

8. Reduction
Definition: 1) An amount subtracted; the amount that something is lessened Part of Speech: noun Sentence: Many Americans appreciated the reduction in their property taxes.

9. Subdue Definition: 1) To conquer or bring under control
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: After the championship, police may be called upon to subdue dangerous rioters.
Definition: 2) To make less intense or prominent; to tone down
Sentence: The fashion company decided to subdue their featured colors.

10. Viaduct
Definition: a structure of spans or arches carrying a road or railroad over a wide valley or other road or railroad.
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: The viaduct supported the expressway, enabling the street to go beneath it.