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 get rid of. In the context of the sentence, the couple did things to drive away or get rid of rumors about their marriage being in trouble.

Answer:

confirm