GRE Words with Root "de/dec/dis" (7 words)

About this Root

Understanding the "de/dec/dis" root helps you decode unfamiliar words on the GRE. Words sharing this root often have related meanings.

a scarcity or lack of something.

rout

succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something).

behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.

polite submission and respect.

To make (something) deviate from its original path.

neatly skilful and quick in one's movements.