Solitary - sol means alone in this context. the word solitary means to be alone or do something alone. dictionary meaning is “done or existing alone.” part of speech would be adjective or noun depending on how it’s used
encircle - en means within or inside. the word encircle means to surround something with a circle. the dictionary definition is to “form a circle around; surround.” it is a verb.
proclaimed - the prefix “pro” means forward or for, in this context most likely forward. claim, the root, meaning to call out. this means calling something out loudly. the dictionary definition is “declare something one considers important with due emphasis.” it is a verb in the past tense.
misery - mis means wrong or false, it negative. this word means to be uncomfortable and in a great deal of discomfort. the dictionary definition is “a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.” it is a noun.
discomfort - when adding dis to a word, it usually makes it the opposite. for example, not ___. this word means to be uncomfortable, and/or not comfortable. the opposite of comfort. the dictionary definition is “slight pain.” it is a noun.
consequences - con means with. with sequences. this word means the results of something someone does. the dictionary definition is “a result or effect of an action or condition.” it is a noun.
endure - en means within/in. dur (the root) means hard. endure means to handle something hard/difficult. the dictionary definition is “suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.” it is a verb.
disbanded - dis means not, and generally makes the word mean the opposite. banded means together, therefore making the new word mean not together. the dictionary definition is “(of an organized group) break up or cause to break up and stop functioning.” it is a verb in the past tense.
subside - sub means beneath/less. subside could mean to calm down or to go under water. the dictionary definition is “become less intense, violent, or severe.” or “(of water) go down to a lower or the normal level.” it is a verb.
interfere - inter means between. interfere means to separate something from happening, or insert yourself into something going on. the dictionary definition is “take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.” it is a verb.
D is correct because it was the beginning of the conversation and also because unlike C, when the guard shouted "or" it wasn't the start of the conversation but a continuation so it didn't need capitalization.<span />
