In the prefix de the long sound /e/ is spelled with just the letter e.
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decent |
A decent person will show concern for others.
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defeat |
The team took the defeat very hard.
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defend |
The fox will attack a cat to defend her cubs.
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degree |
A right angle is 90 degrees.
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delete |
I'll delete some emails to clear space in my folder.
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delight |
Linda screamed with delight when she opened the present.
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demand |
There is a great demand for tickets to the Olympics.
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depend |
I depend on my Mum to drive me to school.
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deserve |
Dean does not deserve to go to jail.
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