Dis- words

Question 1

disadvantage

Answer 1

n, an unfavorable situation that is not good

She had the disadvantage of growing up in a poor community.

Question 2

disagreement

Answer 2

n, a quarrel; not able to come to an agreement; not of the same opinion

They could not resolve their disagreement about which singer was best.

Question 3

disappoint

Answer 3

v, to let someone down; to not make someone proud or satisfied

The team disappointed its fans.

Question 4

discontinue

Answer 4

v, to end something; to not use anymore; stop

She chose to discontinue her studies.

Question 5

dismal

Answer 5

adj, not good; depressing; dreary; bleak

The barren landscape looks dismal in winter.

Question 6

disobedient

Answer 6

adj, not following the rules

The disobedient soldier was given cleanup duty.

Question 7

disorganized

Answer 7

adj, messy; not neat; not able to find things

She was so disorganized that she constantly lost her homework.

Question 8

disposable

Answer 8

adj, not worthy of being kept; easily given or thrown away; able to be easily replaced

He did not like to use disposable razors.

Question 9

disrespectful

Answer 9

adj, not polite; rude; not courteous

Using bad words in class is disrespectful.

Question 10

disturb

Answer 10

v, to bother or pester; not leaving someone alone

I’m sorry to disturb you at such a late hour.