Look up each word in an online or print dictionary. Circle the syllable that is stressed.

Then, write the word's definition on the line.

13. ignoble

14. specious

15. ersatz

16. debacle

17. collateral

18. demean

The stressed syllable is underlined and bold.

1. Ig-no - ble: Being dishonest and untrustworthy.

2. Spe-cious: This refers to something that seem to be right or true but is actually wrong or false.

3. Er-satz: being a usually artificial and inferior substitute or imitation

4. De-ba-cle: An event that is a complete catastrophe or sudden failure

5. Col-lat-er-al: something used as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited if the loan is not paid back.

6. De-mean: cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something

Explanation:

The stressed syllable is underlined and bold.

1. Ig-no - ble: Being dishonest and untrustworthy.

2. Spe-cious: This refers to something that seem to be right or true but is actually wrong or false.

3. Er-satz: being a usually artificial and inferior substitute or imitation

4. De-ba-cle: An event that is a complete catastrophe or sudden failure

5. Col-lat-er-al: something used as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited if the loan is not paid back.

6. De-mean: cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something