Greek and Latin Roots: duc, duct Vocabulary
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What does the root 'duc, duct' mean?

  • to follow
  • to create
  • to lead (correct)
  • to destroy
  • What does 'abduct' mean?

    to kidnap, take by force

    What is an 'aqueduct'?

    a channel that brings water from a remote source

    What does 'conducive' mean?

    <p>tending to cause or bring about</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'deduce' mean?

    <p>to reach a conclusion by reason; to infer; to lead to a conclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'deductible'?

    <p>the amount that will be taken out first; the payment owed before an expense is covered by insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'deduction' mean?

    <p>taking away; subtraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'introduce' mean?

    <p>to bring into a group; to meet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'introduction' in a book?

    <p>the section that leads into a book; the opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'produce' mean?

    <p>to bring forth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'reduce' mean?

    <p>to take down to a smaller form; to bring down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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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    Explore the meanings and applications of the roots 'duc' and 'duct', which relate to leading. This quiz features vocabulary words such as abduct, aqueduct, and deduce, helping you to understand how these roots shape the meaning of various terms. Test your knowledge and enhance your vocabulary skills with this focused review!

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