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Dive into the meaning of the prefix "dis-," which signifies "apart," "in different directions," or "not." In this vocabulary unit, students will match words such as disperse, discomfort, and dissect to their descriptions, enhancing their understanding of how these terms convey separation or negation. Explore examples of usage, including "The students enjoyed the teacher's digressions" and "His clothes were in a state of disarray." Engage with this curriculum to expand your vocabulary and appreciate language nuances.
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8th Grade Vocabulary Unit 2: dis-, di-, dif-
Match each word to its description. How does the prefix mean “apart”, “in different directions” or “not”? • disperse discomfort dissect disinterested • to cut something “apart” • the state of “not” being comfortable • to scatter “in different directions” • “not” interested in something
How do these words mean “apart”, “in different directions” or “not”? • The students enjoyed the teacher’s digressions from the topic. • Our attention was diverted by the loud music. • She divulged a secret that changed all their lives! • Sometimes people distort the truth. • The talk was disjointed and hard to follow. • His clothes were in a state of disarray.
Negative (“not”) or Directional (“apart”, “in different directions”) dissect differ distribute disconnected disapprove disarray disseminate dispenser disheartened