For each of the following words underline the stressed syllable so that it gives the meaning of the definition.

For each of the following words underline the stressed syllable so that it gives the meaning of the definition.
i)Refuse(Rubbish)

ii)Rebel(A person who fights against an established government)

iii)Desert (to abandon)

iv)Progress(to advance)

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i)Refuse

ii)Rebel

iii)Desert

iv)Progress

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marto answered the question on October 6, 2017 at 07:10

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