Root Word: 'duc / duct' Flashcards

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What does the word 'abduct' mean?

  • to lead away by force; to kidnap (correct)
  • to reach a conclusion by reasoning
  • a channel that brings water from a remote source
  • to bring into a group

What is an aqueduct?

a channel that brings water from a remote source

What does 'conducive' mean?

tending to cause or bring about

What does it mean to deduce?

<p>to reach a conclusion by reasoning; 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 refer to?

<p>the amount that must be taken out; 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 an introduction?

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

What does it mean to produce?

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

What does it mean to reduce?

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

What is the meaning of the root 'duc / duct'?

<p>lead, take, bring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Related to "duc / duct" Root Word

  • "duc / duct" means to lead, take, or bring.
  • Commonly appearing in words that imply movement, guidance, or change.

Definitions of Key Terms

  • Abduct: Involves taking someone away by force, often associated with kidnapping.
  • Aqueduct: A structure designed to transport water from a distant source, crucial in infrastructure for irrigation and city water supply.
  • Conducive: Describes something that promotes or leads to a specific outcome, often used in contexts like learning or productivity.

Reasoning and Financial Terms

  • Deduce: The process of reasoning or inferring conclusions from available information; pivotal in logical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Deductible: Refers to the amount subtracted from the total; commonly used in insurance contexts, indicating what must be paid out-of-pocket before coverage begins.
  • Deduction: The act of taking something away; often used in mathematics or finance to refer to the subtraction of amounts.

Introduction and Production Terms

  • Introduce: The act of bringing someone or something into a new context or group, essential in social interactions and networking.
  • Introduction: Serves as the opening section of a text, providing context or background; key in literature and presentations.
  • Produce: Means to create or bring forth something tangible, pivotal in economic contexts such as agriculture and manufacturing.

Change and Reduction

  • Reduce: Means to diminish or lower something in size, quantity, or extent; significant in discussions about sustainability, health, and efficiency.

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