Test: Prefixes: de or dis?
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despair
descend
describe
destroy
destructive
disable
disappoint
disarm
disqualify
disconnect
disobey
disbelief
discount
discourage
discover
disgraceful
disrespectful
disorder
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About this word list ▲
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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Learn more in Unit 23. Prefixes: when letters need changing.