(noun): a statement that seems to contradict itself but contains some truth

para (beside)+ dox (thought, idea)

The paradox of the matter is that I want to see the opera but I also want to stay home.

(verb): to make something look attractive or suitable

dec (suitable) + or (n. activity) +

ate (v. came to be)

Linda decorated her apartment with paintings and plants.

(adjective): conforming to standards, good, kind

dec (suitable) + ent (adj. indication)

This magazine contains a decent article on home improvement.

(noun): quality of being worthy, noble, honored

dign (suitable) + ity (state or quality)

I haven't yet had the dignity and honor of being grand marshall of the parade.

(verb, noun): v. to lead or guide, n. a person's behavior

con (together, with) + duct (lead)

Jared was conducted into the doctor's office by the nurse.

Arnelle's conduct was inexcusable.

(verb): to train, to provide schooling for

e (out) + duc (lead) + ate (v. cause to be)

The school tries to educate its students to be productive members of society.

(verb): to install in office or to enroll in military service

in (into) + duct (lead)

Mindy was inducted into the army last month.

(verb): to subtract

de (to take away from) + duct (lead)

The salesperson deducted five dollars off the purchase price of the radio.

(verb): to make a decision or draw a conclusion by reasoning

de (to take away from)+ duce (lead)

I deduced from the trail of crumbs and the empty milk carton that the children were home.

(verb, noun): to bring forward, to make to bear or yield; something made or grown

pro (forward) + duce (lead)

The lawyer produced new evidence. The produce from the farm will go to the market next week.

(verb): to persuade (especially into doing something wrong), to tempt

se (move away from) + duce (lead)

Money and power have been known to seduce many honest people.

(verb): to persuade, cause, or bring about by artificial means.

in (into) + duce (lead)

If a child swallows poison, it is suggested that vomitting should be induced.