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What are some words from the latin-root-word ducere?

Here are some words from the Latin root word "ducere," which means "to lead" or "to draw":

Directly Related:

* Ductile: Capable of being drawn into a wire or other shapes.

* Abduct: To kidnap or carry away by force.

* Deduce: To reach a conclusion by reasoning.

* Induce: To persuade or lead someone to do something.

* Introduce: To bring someone or something into a new situation.

* Produce: To create or manufacture something.

* Reduce: To make something smaller or less in amount.

* Conduct: To lead, guide, or direct.

* Educate: To teach or train someone.

* Produce: To create or manufacture something.

* Produce: To bring forth or yield something.

Less Direct, but Still Related:

* Duchess: The wife or widow of a duke.

* Duke: A nobleman of the highest rank.

* Aqueduct: A structure carrying water over a distance.

* Conducive: Helping to bring about a desired result.

* Conductance: The ability of a substance to conduct electricity.

* Induction: The process of producing an electric current in a conductor by changing the magnetic field around it.

* Protractor: A tool for measuring angles.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point. Many words in English are derived from Latin, so keep an eye out for the root "ducere" when you encounter new vocabulary.

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