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 put an end to add fuel to start

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "dispel", we analyze the prefix "dis - " (apart, reverse) and suffix " - pel" (drive, push). Combining these, "dispel" means to drive apart or reverse (end) something. The context is about ending rumors. "Confirm" doesn't fit (it would support, not end rumors). "Add fuel to" would worsen rumors, and "start" is incorrect. So "put an end to" matches.

Answer:

B. put an end to