Question

read the following sentence: the famous couples behavior at parties and red - carpet events did a lot to dispel rumors that their marriage was in trouble. what does the word \dispel\ mean in this context? use these dictionary entries to answer the question. dis - (prefix) apart, reverse - pel (suffix) drive, push confirm start add fuel to put an end to

Explanation:

The prefix "dis -" means apart, reverse and the suffix "-pel" means drive, push. So "dispel" means to drive away or scatter, which in the context means to get rid of or stop the rumors.

Answer:

To drive away or scatter (rumors)