Special Effects in Film and Television

Prefixes un-, de-, dis-

uncover

• We can uncover clues to solve the puzzle

defrost

• You need to defrost the meat before cooking it.

uncomfortable

• The cold room is uncomfortable.

discourage

• Don’t let the small problem discourage you.

disadvantage

• Our team has a big disadvantage.

unfortunate

• The unfortunate puppy found a home.

unfamiliar

• The stranger is unfamiliar to me.

disability

• He won’t let a disability stop him.

discomfort

• A cold causes discomfort.

deodorant

• Put deodorant in your locker.

unemployed

• The unemployed man got a job.

deflate

• The hole made the tire deflate.

disbelief

• We stared at the mess in disbelief.

unpredictable

• The weather is unpredictable.

disapprove

• I disapprove of that bad idea.

disappoint

• She didn’t disappoint her coach.

unpleasant

• They had an unpleasant quarrel.

dehydrated

• Running makes you dehydrated.

disqualify

• The judge had to disqualify his friend.

undecided

• We are undecided about what game to play.

unnecessary

• A coat is unnecessary today.

disobedient

• The disobedient pup ate my sock.

dehumidifier

• A dehumidifier prevents mildew.

disinfectant

• Use disinfectant on your cut.

disenchanted

• We quickly grew disenchanted with the new toy.