Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Definition: To categorize something in the wrong way or to assign it to the wrong group.

Example: The researcher realized she had misclassified the data in her study.

Definition: A person who has been found guilty of a minor crime or offense, typically less serious than a felony.

Example: The judge sentenced the misdemeanant to community service for their actions.

Definition: A crime that is not as serious as a felony, often resulting in less severe punishment.

Example: He was charged with a misdemeanor for vandalizing public property.

Definition: A minor crime or offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example: He was charged with a misdemeanour for vandalizing the park.

Definition: To assess or judge something in a wrong or inaccurate way.

Example: It's easy to misevaluate someone's intentions based on their actions.

Definition: A person who commits misfeasance, which means they perform a lawful act in a negligent or improper way, leading to harm or injury.

Example: The misfeasor was held responsible for the damages caused by their careless actions.

Definition: The act of placing something in the wrong position or location.

Example: The mispositioning of the furniture made the room feel cramped.

Definition: A failure to report or prevent a crime, especially treason, or a disregard for official duties.

Example: The official was charged with misprision for failing to report the corruption he witnessed.

Definition: To present something in a way that is not true or accurate, often leading to misunderstanding or deception.

Example: The politician was accused of trying to misrepresent the facts during the debate.

Definition: A statement that is incorrect or misleading, often due to an error rather than an intention to deceive.

Example: The report contained a misstatement about the company's profits.