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Topic: Common Errors

mis

IPA: /mɪs/

KK: /mɪs/

adjective

Definition: Not correct or appropriate; something that is wrong or out of place.

Example: There was something mis about the way he spoke, as if he was not being honest.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is incorrect or not right; something that is not as it should be.

Example: The instructions were misinterpreted, leading to confusion.

misadjust

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈdʒʌst/

KK: /mɪsəˈdʒʌst/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something in a way that is incorrect or not suitable, causing it to be out of proper order.

Example: He had to misadjust the settings on the machine, which led to a malfunction.

misadvised

IPA: /ˌmɪsədˈvaɪzd/

KK: /mɪsədˈvaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having received incorrect advice or guidance, leading to poor decisions or actions.

Example: His misadvised decision to invest in that company cost him a lot of money.

misalign

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪn/

KK: /mɪsəˈlaɪn/

verb

Definition: To place or arrange something in a way that is not correct or not in the right position.

Example: If the wheels are misaligned, the car will not drive straight.

misally

IPA: /mɪsˈæli/

KK: /mɪsˈæli/

transitive verb

Definition: To form an alliance in a way that is incorrect or unsuitable.

Example: The two countries misally, leading to confusion in their diplomatic relations.

misalter

IPA: //mɪsˈɔltər//

KK: /mɪsˈɔltər/

transitive verb

Definition: To change something incorrectly, especially in a way that makes it worse.

Example: The technician misaltered the settings, causing the machine to malfunction.

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.

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.

misapprehended

IPA: /ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhɛn.dɪd/

KK: /mɪsˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not understood correctly; having a wrong idea about something.

Example: Her intentions were misapprehended, leading to confusion among the team.

verb

Definition: To misunderstand or interpret something incorrectly.

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

misapprehension

IPA: /ˌmɪs.æp.rɪˈhɛn.ʃən/

KK: /mɪsˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A failure to understand something correctly, often leading to a misunderstanding or misconception.

Example: Her misapprehension about the instructions caused her to make a mistake.

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