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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

misbehaviour

IPA: //ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər//

KK: /mɪsˈbeɪvjər/

noun

Definition: The act of behaving badly or improperly, often in a way that is disruptive or unacceptable.

Example: The teacher had to address the student's misbehaviour in class.

miscalculation

IPA: /ˌmɪsˌkæl.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /mɪsˌkæl.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: An error made in calculating something, leading to an incorrect result.

Example: The engineer realized there was a miscalculation in the project budget.

mischievous

IPA: //ˈmɪs.tʃɪ.vəs//

KK: /ˈmɪs.tʃə.vəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is playful in a naughty way, often causing minor trouble or annoyance.

Example: The mischievous puppy chewed on my shoes while I was not looking.

mischievously

IPA: /ˈmɪʃ.ə.vəs.li/

KK: /ˈmɪs.tʃə.vəs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a playful desire to cause trouble or annoy someone.

Example: The child smiled mischievously as he planned his next prank.

miserable

IPA: /ˈmɪzərəbl/

KK: /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable; causing great distress or discomfort.

Example: After losing his job, he felt miserable for weeks.

mishap

IPA: /ˈmɪshæp/

KK: /ˈmɪshæp/

noun

Definition: A small accident or mistake that causes trouble or problems, often unexpectedly.

Example: The picnic was ruined by a mishap when the rain started pouring down.

misinterpret

IPA: /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

KK: /mɪsˈɪntərprɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To understand or explain something incorrectly.

Example: She misinterpreted his words and thought he was angry.

miskeying

IPA: //mɪsˈkiːɪŋ//

KK: /mɪsˈkiːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A mistake made while typing, usually by pressing the wrong key on a keyboard.

Example: I made a miskeying in my report and had to correct it before submitting.

verb

Definition: To type a key incorrectly on a keyboard, resulting in an error in the text.

Example: I ended up miskeying my password and couldn't log in.

mislabel

IPA: //mɪsˈleɪbəl//

KK: /mɪsˈleɪbəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To give an incorrect label or name to something.

Example: The company was fined for mislabeling its products.

mislay

IPA: /mɪsˈleɪ/

KK: /mɪsˈleɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To put something down in the wrong place and then forget where it is.

Example: I always mislay my keys when I'm in a hurry.

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