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Exam: IELTS

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.

miscarry

IPA: //mɪsˈkæri//

KK: /mɪsˈkæri/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fail to carry out a plan or to lose something while it is being sent somewhere, or to experience a miscarriage during pregnancy.

Example: She was devastated when she had a miscarriage after trying to conceive for so long.

miscegenation

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈdʒɛnəˌeɪʃən/

KK: /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

noun

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.

miscellaneous

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

KK: /mɪsəˈleɪniəs/

adjective

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.

miscellaneously

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəsli/

KK: /mɪsəˈleɪniəsli/

adverb

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.

mischaracterize

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈkærɪkəˌraɪz/

KK: /mɪsˈkɛrɪkəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

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.

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.

mischievousness

IPA: //ˈmɪs.tʃə.vəs.nəs//

KK: /ˈmɪs.tʃə.vəs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being playful in a way that causes trouble or annoyance.

Example: The child's mischievousness often led to funny situations at home.

miscibility

IPA: /mɪsˈsɪbɪlɪti/

KK: /mɪsˈsɪbɪlɪti/

noun

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

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

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