Exam: TOEFL

Definition: The act of handling something incorrectly or carelessly, leading to problems or mistakes.

Example: The mishandling of the documents caused delays in the project.

Definition: To manage or deal with something in a careless or improper way.

Example: The mishandling of the documents led to a delay in the project.

Definition: A small accident or mistake that causes trouble or problems, often unexpectedly.

Example: The picnic was ruined by a mishap when the rain started pouring down.

Definition: To hear something incorrectly or to misunderstand what was said.

Example: I often mishear the lyrics of my favorite songs.

Definition: Describing something that has been recognized or named incorrectly.

Example: The suspect was misidentified by the witness during the police lineup.

Definition: To have incorrectly identified someone or something.

Example: The suspect was misidentified by the witness during the police lineup.

Definition: To recognize or name someone or something incorrectly.

Example: The witness misidentified the suspect in the lineup.

Definition: A wrong or incorrect idea or belief about something or someone.

Example: She had a misimpression about his intentions, thinking he was unfriendly when he was just shy.

Definition: To draw a conclusion or make an assumption that is wrong or not accurate.

Example: If you misinfer the meaning of the text, you might misunderstand the author's intent.

Definition: To give someone false or misleading information.

Example: The news article was criticized for trying to misinform the public about the situation.

Definition: Information that is not true or is misleading, often shared to confuse or deceive people.

Example: The article was filled with misinformation about the new policy.

Definition: To understand or explain something incorrectly.

Example: She misinterpreted his words and thought he was angry.