Latin Roots #7

Roots and Derivatives
1. duc(t), duce (to lead): conduct, reduce, education, abduct, deductive, ductile, induction, deduce, conduct

2. fed(er), fid(e) (faith, trust): federal, confidence, affidavit, infidel, bona fide, confide, confederate

3. fin(e) (end, limit): finish, confine, define, infinitesimal, affinity, infinity, finial

4. flect, flex (to bend): deflect, reflex, reflector, flexibility, genuflect, flexor

Word List
1. aqueduct: a large pipe or other conduit made to bring water from a great distance
Example: Romans used aqueducts to supply their homes with fresh water.

2. conducive: tending to lead, help, assist, or result in
Example: Absolute darkness proved more conducive to sleep rather than having the lights on.

3. definitive: completely accurate, reliable, and authoritative; decisive or conclusive
Example: The doctor said it was much too early to give a definitive diagnosis.

4. fidelity: faithfulness to one's promises or obligations; steadfast faithfulness; technological faithfulness
Example: Fidelity is extremely important in any type of relationship.

5. fiduciary: an individual who holds something in trust for another; a trustee
Example: The man's fiduciary was responsible for holding onto his most prized possessions.

6. finale: a "grand" conclusion, as of a performance; the last scene of a play
Example: The grand finale of my favorite television show had me on the edge of my seat.

7. finite: limited or bordered by time or by any measurement; measurable
Example: There was a finite amount of answers to the math problem.

8. flexuous: winding in and out; bending or wavering
Example: The road was difficult to drive on because of its flexuous form.

9. inducement: anything used or given to persuade or motivate; an incentive
Example: The child's inducement for good grades was a huge shopping spree.

10. inflection: a slight change in tone or modulation of the voice, as in a point of emphasis
Example: The inflection in her voice sent off a vibe of hurt.

11. perfidious: a characteristic of one who would intentionally betray a faith or trust; treacherous
Example: Her perfidious behavior led many to ignore her and exclude her from the group.

12. traduce: to speak falsely of; to slander or defame; to disgrace another's good name; to vilify
Example: The lawsuit was caused due to a traduce against the company's reputation.