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for • ti • fied part., strengthened. The fortified steel of the battleship withstood the enemy’s shelling.

un • couth adj., uncultured, crude. My neighbor is so uncouth; she has no manners at all.

sub • due vt., conquer. Alan tried to subdue his fears.

van • quished n., conquered people. After battle, the vanquished were often forced into slavery.

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met • tle n., high quality. Nora showed her mettle against the stiff competition.

con • tin • gen • cy n., occurrence that depends upon chance. Because of a contingency the meeting was postponed.

in • dul • gent adj., excessively kind or lenient. Mrs. Morris is very strict, but Mr. Morris is quite indulgent.

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ad • age n., old saying that is popularly believed to be true. Like the adage says, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

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crest • fal • len adj., dejected, humbled. Uldis was crestfallen when he did not make the team.