The prefixes un and dis have similar meanings, but sometimes
they can both be used as a prefix for the same base word, but with different meanings.
unassembled--it is not together
disassemble--take it apart
uninterested--not be interested
disinterested--have no interest (often used in legal cases)
discoloured--wrongly coloured
uncoloured--having no colour
disable--deprive of some ability
unable--not having the ability
disprove--show that it is wrong
unproven--has not been proven, though it might be
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