Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To calculate something incorrectly, leading to an inaccurate result.

Example: If you miscalculate the total cost, you might end up spending more than you planned.

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

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

Definition: The mixing or interbreeding of people from different racial backgrounds, often referring to marriage or sexual relations between individuals of different races.

Example: The concept of miscegenation was controversial in many societies, especially during periods of strict racial segregation.

Definition: Related to a mix of different types or categories, often including various items or subjects that do not fit into a single group.

Example: The box contained miscellaneous items like old toys, books, and clothes.

Definition: In a way that involves various different kinds or types.

Example: The items were arranged miscellaneously on the table, making it hard to find what I needed.

Definition: A collection of different items or works, often including various types of literature or subjects.

Example: The book was a miscellany of poems, essays, and short stories.

Definition: To describe something in a way that is not accurate or true, often leading to misunderstandings.

Example: The article mischaracterized the scientist's research, making it seem less important than it really is.

Definition: The ability of two substances to mix together without separating.

Example: Oil and water have low miscibility, meaning they do not mix well.

Definition: Able to be mixed together in any amount without separating into different layers.

Example: Water and alcohol are miscible, meaning they can mix together completely.

Definition: A mistake made when citing a source, where the reference is incorrect or not properly formatted.

Example: The paper was rejected due to a miscitation in the bibliography.