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What does the root 'duc, duct' mean?
What does the root 'duc, duct' mean?
- to follow
- to create
- to lead (correct)
- to destroy
What does 'abduct' mean?
What does 'abduct' mean?
to kidnap, take by force
What is an 'aqueduct'?
What is an 'aqueduct'?
a channel that brings water from a remote source
What does 'conducive' mean?
What does 'conducive' mean?
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What does 'deduce' mean?
What does 'deduce' mean?
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What is a 'deductible'?
What is a 'deductible'?
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What does 'deduction' mean?
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What does 'introduce' mean?
What does 'introduce' mean?
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What is 'introduction' in a book?
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What does 'produce' mean?
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What does 'reduce' mean?
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Greek and Latin Roots: duc, duct
- The root "duc" or "duct" means "to lead."
Vocabulary Words
- Abduct: Means to kidnap or take by force, indicating a wrongful or illegal act of leading someone away.
- Aqueduct: A structure designed to convey water from one location to another, showcasing engineering that leads water from remote sources.
- Conducive: Describes conditions or factors that tend to cause or bring about an outcome, emphasizing the idea of leading towards a particular effect.
- Deduce: To arrive at a conclusion by reasoning, showcasing the process of leading from premises to inferences.
- Deductible: Refers to the initial amount subtracted from a total, especially in financial contexts, indicating what is taken out before coverage or payment.
- Deduction: The act of taking away or subtracting, which reflects the process of leading numbers or amounts down to reflect what's remaining.
- Introduce: To bring someone or something into a group or situation, highlighting the act of leading individuals to new acquaintances or settings.
- Introduction: The initial section of a book or other work that leads into the main content, setting the stage for what follows.
- Produce: Refers to the action of bringing forth or leading to the creation of goods or products.
- Reduce: To decrease in size or amount, leading something down to a smaller or less complex form.
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