Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈmɪshæp/

an unlucky accident or minor misfortune

"A minor mishap delayed the train for half an hour."

verb
/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

to understand or explain something wrongly

"He misinterpreted her silence as agreement."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place

"I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house."

adjective
/mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

giving the wrong idea or impression

"The advertisement was misleading and gave false information."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

"The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years."

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noun
ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

Bad or careless management of something.

"Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution."

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misnomer

noun
/ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

"Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer."

noun
/mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

"His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner."

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misogynist

noun
/mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

"Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist."

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misogyny

noun
/mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

"The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

"I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry."

verb
/ˌmɪsˈriːd/

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

"He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly."

verb
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

to give a false or misleading account of something

"The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts."

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misrule

noun
/ˌmɪsˈruːl/

bad or poor governance

"The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule."

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miss

verb, noun
/mɪs/

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

"I really miss my family when I travel abroad."

noun
/ˈmɪsəl/

a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year

"The priest read from the missal during the ceremony."

noun
/ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

"The army launched a missile towards the enemy base."

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adjective
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not present or cannot be found

"The keys are missing from the table."

noun
/ˈmɪʃən/

an important assignment or task, often with a specific purpose

"The astronauts were on a mission to explore Mars."

noun
/ˈmɪʃəneri/

a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country

"The missionary spent years helping local communities in Africa."

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missive

noun
/ˈmɪsɪv/

a written message, especially a formal or official letter

"He sent a long missive to the governor."

noun
/mɪˈsteɪk/

An action or decision that is wrong or misguided.

"She realized her mistake after submitting the wrong file."

adjective
/mɪˈsteɪkən/

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

"I was mistaken about the meeting time."

noun/verb
/ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

"The villagers showed deep mistrust of outsiders."

noun
/ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

"The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding."

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misuse

noun
ˌmɪsˈjuːs

The wrong or inappropriate use of something

"Misuse of AI can lead to ethical dilemmas."

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mite

noun
/maɪt/

a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount

"The mattress was infested with dust mites."

noun
/ˈmaɪtər/

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

"The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony."

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mitigate

verb
/ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

to make less severe, serious, or painful

"The new policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change."

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mitigation

noun
ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

"Climate change mitigation requires global cooperation."

noun
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements

"Despite his success, he showed great modesty."

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model

noun
/ˈmɒdəl/

A representation of something, often smaller or used as an example.

"The architect showed us a model of the new building."

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moderate

verb, adjective
/ˈmɒdəreɪt/ (verb), /ˈmɒdərət/ (adj)

To make something less extreme (verb); average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree (adjective).

"She tried to moderate her tone during the argument."

adverb
/ˈmɒdərətli/

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

"She exercises moderately to stay healthy."

noun
/ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

"He drinks wine in moderation."

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moderator

noun
/ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.

"The moderator asked each panelist to share their views."

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modern

adjective
/ˈmɒdən/

relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned

"They live in a modern apartment with new facilities."

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modernity

noun
/məˈdɜːrnəti/

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

"The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity."

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noun
/ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

"Modernization of industries reduces pollution."

verb
/ˈmɒdənaɪz/

To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.

"The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure."

adjective
/ˈmɒdɪst/

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

"She lives in a modest house in the countryside."

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modify

verb
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

to make partial or minor changes to something

"You need to modify the settings to improve performance."

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noun
/ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of changing or controlling something, such as tone, pitch, or frequency.

"The singer’s modulation of her voice captivated the audience."

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modulate

verb
/ˈmɒdjʊleɪt/

to adjust or regulate the degree, pitch, or intensity of something

"The teacher modulated her voice to keep the students engaged."

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adjective
/ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

"The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability."

adjective
/ˈməʊdɪʃ/

conforming to or following current fashion or style

"She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention."

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noun
ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

Changes made to something to improve it or make it more suitable.

"Modifications improve policy frameworks."

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modicum

noun
/ˈmɒdɪkəm/

a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable

"She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting."

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noun
/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

the act or process of changing or altering something slightly

"The architect suggested a modification to the design."

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Mode

noun
/moʊd/

A particular way or style in which something is done, experienced, or expressed.

"The phone has a silent mode for meetings."