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Twelve vocabulary words with the roots of DICT/DIC, VENT/VEN and DUCT/DUC. 1. _____ addicted 2. _____ conducive 3. _____ circumvent 4. _____ malediction 5. _____ seductive 6. _____ covenant 7. _____ abdicate 8. _____ intervene 9. _____ inducement 10. _____ advent 11. _____ ducat 12. _____ edict

Match the twelve definitions below to the vocabulary words on the left. a. - An arrival; a start or commencement; the coming of Christ into the world (usu. capitalized) b. - Tending to lead to or to cause to bring about; contributive; helpful c. - A decree issued by a sovereign or other authority; any authoritative command d. - Something that leads or moves by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind; incentive e. - To go around or bypass; to avoid by artfulness; to elude f. - Any of several gold coins formerly issued in various parts of Europe g. - To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a substance h. - A speaking evil of or speaking evil to a person; an imprecation; curse i. - To give up or renounce (duties or high office, etc.) in a public, voluntary or formal manner j. - A formal agreement of legal validity, or a conditional pledge or promise k. - Tending to lead astray from duties or accepted principles; enticing; alluring l. - To come between disputing people or groups; to intercede or mediate

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