Chapter 11

Question 1

Comport

Answer 1

Verb, to conduct or bear oneself, behave, to be in agreement. Second syllable.

Question 2

Concise

Answer 2

Adjective, expressing much in a few words. Second syllable.

Question 3

Demure

Answer 3

Adjective, sober or serious in manner, modest. Second syllable.

Question 4

Depreciation

Answer 4

Noun, a lessening in value, a belittling Fourth syllable.

Question 5

Deteriorate

Answer 5

Verb, to lower in quality or value, to wear away. Second syllable.

Question 6

Divulge

Answer 6

Verb, to tell, reveal, make public. Second syllable.

Question 7

Enlightened

Answer 7

Adjective, free from ignorance and false ideas, possessing understanding. Second syllable.

Question 8

Forestall

Answer 8

Verb, to prevent by acting first. Second syllable.

Question 9

Garble

Answer 9

Verb, to distort in such a way as to make unintelligible. First syllable.

Question 10

Proponent

Answer 10

One who puts forward a proposal, one who supports a cause or belief. Second syllable.

Question 11

Quaver

Answer 11

Verb, to shake, tremble, to trill. First syllable.

Question 12

Recoil

Answer 12

Verb, to spring back, shrink. Noun, the act of springing back. Verb- second syllable. Noun- first syllable.

Question 13

Recoup

Answer 13

Verb, to make up for, regain. Second syllable.

Question 14

Reek

Answer 14

Noun, an unpleasant smell. Verb, to give off unpleasant smells, to give a strong impression.

Question 15

Relentless

Answer 15

Adjective, unyielding, harsh, without pity. Second syllable.

Question 16

Rivulet

Answer 16

Noun, a small stream. First syllable.

Question 17

Squander

Answer 17

Verb, to spend foolishly, waste. First syllable.

Question 18

Staccato

Answer 18

Adjective, detached or disconnected in sound or style. Second syllable.

Question 19

Statue

Answer 19

Noun, a law. First syllable.

Question 20

Brevity

Answer 20

Noun, shortness. First syllable.