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What words have the Greek root dis in them?

Here are some words with the Greek root "dis-" meaning "apart," "away," "not," or "opposite":

General Words:

* Disarm: To remove weapons, make less hostile.

* Disassemble: To take apart, separate into components.

* Disapprove: To think negatively of, disagree with.

* Disbelief: The state of not believing something.

* Disconnect: To separate, break a connection.

* Discourage: To make less hopeful, deter.

* Disguise: To hide one's true identity.

* Disintegrate: To break down into small pieces.

* Dislike: To have a negative feeling about.

* Dismiss: To send away, reject.

Scientific/Technical Words:

* Dispersion: The act of spreading out or scattering.

* Dissociation: The process of separating or breaking apart.

* Distortion: A change in shape or form, often making something inaccurate.

* Disruption: An interruption or disturbance.

Other Examples:

* Disadvantage: Something that puts someone at a disadvantage.

* Disarray: A state of disorder or confusion.

* Discord: Lack of harmony or agreement.

* Disgrace: A state of shame or dishonor.

* Dismay: Feelings of disappointment or fear.

* Disorder: A state of being unorganized or confused.

* Disrupt: To interrupt or interfere with something.

This list is not exhaustive, but it gives you a good starting point. Remember, the "dis-" prefix is very common in English words, so you'll likely encounter it often!

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