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These prefixes can be confused when de comes before a root word beginning with s . The more common prefix is dis .
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despair |
He tried not to despair at the team's poor result.
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descend |
To descend is to go down.
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describe |
She could describe the missing boy to the police.
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destroy |
He was trying to destroy the wasp nest.
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destructive |
The bomb was very destructive.
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disable |
When I came home, I had to disable the burglar alarm.
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disappoint |
As long as you try your best you won't disappoint me.
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disarm |
The police managed to disarm the gunman.
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disqualify |
The referee will disqualify anyone who breaks the rules.
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disconnect |
Please disconnect the lead to the printer.
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disobey |
I decided to disobey the rules.
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disbelief |
She stared in disbelief at the damage to her car.
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discount |
I bought this TV at a discount.
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discourage |
Your bad comments will discourage me from trying again.
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discover |
I would like to discover details about my ancestors.
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disgraceful |
The children behaved in a disgraceful manner.
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disrespectful |
Children should not be disrespectful to their parents.
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disorder |
There was great disorder at the street protest.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 23. Prefixes: when letters need changing.
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Spelling Games: Prefixes: de or dis?Challenge yourself with spelling games and improve accuracy.
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