The root of the word conductor gives a clue that this word means

Question

"a leader or guide."
"a living person."
"a writer or artist."
"a strong person."

Answer 1

The root of the word "conductor" suggests that it means "a leader or guide." The prefix "con-" indicates together or with, and "duct" comes from the Latin "ducere," which means to lead. Therefore, a conductor is someone who leads, such as in music or transportation.