Vocab Unit 8 Presentation
By Trey McCarter
The student's rude _____________ during the vocab presentation showed that he did not like the word he got.
comportment
Definition
1. Behavior; demeanor; mode of bearing or movement
Part of Speech
noun
Roots
porto, portare, portavi, portam - to carry (Latin)
cum - with (Latin)
Synonyms
behavior
demeanor
conduct
Antonyms
no good antonyms
absence?
Question
When is the word not used correctly?
A. The pilot's calm comportment soothed the distressed passengers.
B. The mother told her children to be on their best comportment when relatives were visiting.
C. The man's comportment behavior showed everybody that he was interested in the idea.
D. The snobbish comportment of the snobbish people annoyed the rest of the room.
The answer is c.
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