Roots and derivatives
1. duc(t), duce: to lead
2. fed(er), fide(e): faith, trust
3. fin(e): end, limit
4. flect, flex: to bend
Word list
1. aqueduct: A large pipe or other conduit made to bring water from a great distance
Romans used aqueducts to supply their homes with fresh water.
2. Conductive: tending to lead, help, assist, or result in
The library is a conductive place to get your homework done.
3. Definitive: completely accurate, reliable, and authoritative; decisive or conclusive
It was definitive that I had to move schools after the semester.
4. fidelity: faithfulness to ones promises or obligations, steadfast faithfulness; technological faithfulness.
When it comes to relationships, fidelity is number one.
5. Fiduciary: an individual who holds something in trust for another; a trustee
The bank is a fiduciary to most peoples savings.
6. Finale: a "grand" conclusion, as of a performance; the last scene of a play
The season finale of my favorite show Pretty Little Liars kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time, and left me wanting to know what else happens.
7. Finite: limited or bordered by time or by any measurement; measurable
There is a finite amount of time for me to study for my finals.
8. Flexuous: winding in and out; bending or wavering
The flexuous road is extremely slippery when it rains.
9. Inducement: anything used or given to persuade or motivate; an incentive
An inducement for her good grades was money for every A.
10. Inflection: a slight change in tone or modulation of the voice, as in a point of emphasis
By the inflection in her voice, everyone knew she was nervous to give her speech.
11. Perfidious: characteristic of one who would intentionally betray a faith or trust; treacherous
The women's perfidious actions drove her husband to divorce,
12. Traduce: to speak falsely of; to slander or defame; to disgrace another's good name; to vilify
Magazines usually always traduce the readers on lies about celebrities lives.
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