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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

mislead

IPA: /mɪsˈliːd/

KK: /mɪsˈlid/

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by giving false information or misleading guidance.

Example: The advertisement was designed to mislead customers about the product's effectiveness.

misleading

IPA: /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

KK: /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Tending to give a false impression or lead someone to believe something that is not true.

Example: The advertisement was misleading, making the product seem better than it actually was.

misleadingly

IPA: /mɪsˈliːdɪŋli/

KK: /mɪsˈliːdɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes someone to believe something that is not true or accurate.

Example: The advertisement misleadingly suggested that the product was the best on the market.

mismatch

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/

KK: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To not match correctly or to be unsuitable for each other.

Example: The colors of the curtains and the walls mismatch, making the room look odd.

mismeasurement

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈmɛʒərmənt/

KK: /ˌmɪsˈmɛʒərmənt/

noun

Definition: An incorrect or inaccurate measurement of something.

Example: The mismeasurement of the room's dimensions led to problems with the furniture fitting.

misnomer

IPA: /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/

KK: /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/

noun

Definition: A name that is incorrectly or unsuitably used for a person or thing.

Example: Calling a large dog a 'toy breed' is a misnomer.

misogamist

IPA: //mɪˈzɒɡəmɪst//

KK: /mɪˈzɒgəmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who dislikes or has a strong aversion to marriage.

Example: He is known as a misogamist because he believes that marriage complicates life.

misogamy

IPA: /mɪˈsɒɡəmi/

KK: /mɪˈsɒɡəmi/

noun

Definition: A strong dislike or hatred of the institution of marriage.

Example: His misogamy made him hesitant to commit to any long-term relationship.

misogynic

IPA: /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪk/

KK: /mɪˈzɑːdʒɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having or showing a dislike or prejudice against women.

Example: His misogynic remarks during the meeting made many people uncomfortable.

misogynist

IPA: /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪst/

KK: /mɪˈsɑdʒɪnɪst/

adjective

Definition: Showing a strong dislike or hatred towards women.

Example: His misogynist views were evident in his comments about female colleagues.

noun

Definition: A person who has a strong dislike or hatred for women.

Example: The misogynist made offensive comments about women in the meeting.

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