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Cheating on a test is a dishonest thing to do.
dis = not, opposite of, against
dishonest = not honest
It's too loud! Please decrease the volume.
de = down, away, out, remove
decrease = to become less
The team met to discuss their plan for the game.
cuss = to shake/strike (hit)
discuss = to talk (literally to strike against)
She used logic to solve the tricky math puzzle step by step.
log = speech, reason, study, written record
logic = good reasoning (literally having reaons)
We called ahead to reserve a table at the restaurant.
serv = to keep, guard, protect
reserve = to keep back for later
Photos of the crime helped to disprove his story.
dis = not, opposite of, against
disprove = to prove the opposite
Our class needs to decide our Deck the Halls theme.
de = down, away, out, remove
decide = choose an option (literally cut away other options)
Sam plays the snare drum in the percussion section.
cuss = cuss = to shake/strike (hit)
percussion = musical instruments played by striking (literally striking thoroughly)
Our class learned about rocks and volcanoes in geology.
log = speech, reason, study, written record
geology = study of rocks (literally study of earth)
We spent the afternoon observing birds in the park.
serv = to keep, guard, protect
observing = watching/guarding carefully (toward) something
My family had a quick discussion about our weekend plans.
dis = not, opposite of, against
discussion = talking (literally ideas hitting against each other)
The baby's high chair has a detachable tray.
de = down, away, out, remove
detachable = removable
The doctor checked the player for a concussion after he fell.
cuss = to shake/strike (hit)
concussion = temporary injury from a hard hit on the head (literally shaken together)
Ben apologized after breaking his sister's toy.
log = speech, reason, study, written record
apologize = to say sorry (literally to speak/explain away)
Cordova gets its water from five reservoirs.
serv = to keep, guard, protect
reservoir = storage space for water (literally a place where things are kept back)
dis = not, opposite of, against
disadvantage = opposite of an advantage
The vet examined the puppy for any signs of a birth deformity.
de = down, away, out, remove
deformity = shaped out of the ordinary
Rain made a loud, percussive beat on the tin roof.
cuss = to shake/strike (hit)
percussive = characterized by hitting or striking
The actor practiced her long monologue in front of the mirror.
log = speech, reason, study, written record
monologue = a speech given by one person (usually in a play)
This bread has no preservative, so eat it soon!
serv = to keep, guard, protect
preservative = something added (before) to keep food fresh
Pam was dissatisfied with her cold food at the restaurant.
dis = not, opposite of, against
dissatisfied = not satisfied
The bridge's degradation makes it unsafe.
de = down, away, out, remove
degradation = wearing down or wearing away
A mess in the kitchen was the main repercussion of making cupcakes.
cuss = to shake/strike (hit)
repercussion = unintended consequence (literally striking back again)
Grandma made a family tree to help us learn about our genealogy.
log = speech, reason, study, written record
geneaology = family tree (literally a record of birth origins)
serv = to keep, guard, protect
conservation = guarding nature together