Exam: IELTS

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.

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.

Definition: To learn something incorrectly or in a way that is not true.

Example: If you mislearn the rules, you might make mistakes in the game.

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.

Definition: An incorrect or inaccurate measurement of something.

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

Definition: To refer to someone or something using an incorrect name.

Example: He was misnamed in the report, which caused confusion.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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