IPA: //ˈmɪseɪm//
KK: /mɪˈseɪm/
Definition: To aim in the wrong direction or to miss the intended target.
Example: He misaimed the arrow and it landed far from the target.
IPA: /mɪsˈkæpʃənd/
KK: /mɪsˈkæpʃənd/
Definition: Describing something that has been labeled or captioned incorrectly.
Example: The photo was misccaptioned, leading to confusion about its subject.
IPA: /ˈmɪsˌkæst/
KK: /ˈmɪsˌkæst/
Definition: To assign someone to a role or position that is not suitable for them.
Example: The director miscast the lead role, choosing an actor who didn't fit the character's personality.
IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈdʒɛnəˌeɪʃən/
KK: /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/
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.
IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
KK: /mɪsəˈleɪniəs/
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.
IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈleɪni/
KK: /mɪsˈsɛləni/
Definition: A collection of different items or works, often including various types of literature or subjects.
Example: The book was a miscellany of poems, essays, and short stories.
IPA: /mɪsˈsaɪt/
KK: /mɪsˈsaɪt/
Definition: To refer to something incorrectly or mistakenly in a citation.
Example: The author miscited several sources in her paper, leading to confusion about the facts.
IPA: //mɪsˈkriːt//
KK: /mɪsˈkriːt/
Definition: Formed in a way that is not natural; having an unusual or distorted shape.
Example: The sculpture was criticized for its miscreate form that looked unnatural.
Definition: To create something in a wrong or faulty way.
Example: The artist felt he had miscreated the sculpture, as it did not match his original vision.
IPA: //ˌmɪs.kriˈeɪ.ʃən//
KK: /mɪsˈkriːeɪʃən/
Definition: A faulty or unnatural making or creation.
Example: The artist's latest work was considered a miscreation by critics due to its lack of coherence.
IPA: /ˌmɪs.dɪˈrɛk.ʃən/
KK: /mɪsdəˈrɛkʃən/
Definition: The act of directing someone or something incorrectly, leading to confusion or mistakes.
Example: The magician's misdirection kept the audience from seeing how the trick was done.
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