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Exam: IELTS

misaligned

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪnd/

KK: /mɪsəˈlaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Not positioned correctly or not in the right order.

Example: The pictures on the wall were misaligned, making the room look messy.

misalignment

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪnmənt/

KK: /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The condition where things are not properly aligned or positioned correctly.

Example: The misalignment of the wheels caused the car to pull to one side.

misallied

IPA: /ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪd/

KK: /mɪsˈæl.aɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where two parties are incorrectly joined or associated with each other.

Example: The misallied groups struggled to work together effectively due to their differing goals.

misallocation

IPA: /ˌmɪs.əˈlæk.eɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌmɪs.əˈlɪ.keɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where resources, especially money, are not distributed in the best way, leading to waste or inefficiency.

Example: The misallocation of funds led to several important projects being underfunded.

misanalysis

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈnæləsɪs/

KK: /mɪsəˈnæləsɪs/

noun

Definition: A wrong or incorrect interpretation or evaluation of something.

Example: The misanalysis of the data led to faulty conclusions.

misanthropic

IPA: //ˌmɪsənˈθrɒpɪk//

KK: /mɪsənˈθrɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a dislike or distrust of people and humanity in general.

Example: His misanthropic views made it difficult for him to form friendships.

misanthropy

IPA: //mɪˈsænθrəpi//

KK: /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

noun

Definition: A strong dislike or distrust of people and humanity as a whole.

Example: His misanthropy made it difficult for him to form friendships.

misapplication

IPA: /ˌmɪsˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /mɪsˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The incorrect use or application of something, often leading to mistakes or problems.

Example: The misapplication of the rules caused confusion among the players.

misapply

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/

KK: /mɪsəˈplaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To use something in a wrong or incorrect way.

Example: If you misapply the rules, you might get a different result than expected.

misapprehend

IPA: //ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhɛnd//

KK: /mɪsˌæp.rɪˈhɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To understand something incorrectly or to have a wrong idea about it.

Example: She misapprehended his intentions and thought he was being rude.

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