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Mis-
Definition: A prefix applied to various parts of speech, meaning “ill,” “mistaken,” “wrong,” “wrongly,” “incorrectly,” or simply negating.
1. Mistake (noun)
Pronunciation: [mɪˋstek]
Definition: An action or an opinion that is not correct.
Example: Tom didn't make a single spelling mistake in his composition.
2. Misunderstand (verb)
Pronunciation: [ˋmɪsʌndɚˋstænd]
Definition: To fail to understand somebody/something correctly.
Example: His intentions were misunderstood.
3. Mistrust (verb)
Pronunciation: [mɪsˋtrʌst]
Definition: To not trust somebody/something.
Example: I mistrust your promises.
Word 1: Administrative (adj.)
Pronunciation: [ədˋmɪnə͵stretɪv]
Definition: Connected with organizing the work of a business or an institution.
Use the word in a sentence: He works in an administrative position.
Word 2: Balcony (noun)
Pronunciation: [ˋbælkənɪ]
Definition: A platform that is built on the upstairs outside wall of a building, with a wall or rail around it.
Use the word in a sentence: You can see the sea from our balcony.
Word 3: Sheet (noun)
Pronunciation: [ʃit]
Definition: A large piece of thin fabric used on a bed to lie on or lie under.
Use the word in a sentence: My mother changes the sheets every week.
Word 4: Convention (noun)
Pronunciation: [kənˋvɛnʃən]
Definition: A large meeting of the members of a profession, a political party, etc.
Use the word in a sentence: The Republican national convention was held in Houston.
Word 5: Parallel (adj.)
Pronunciation: [ˋpærə͵lɛl]
Definition: Two or more lines that are parallel to each other are the same distance apart at every point.
Use the word in a sentence: These two lines are parallel.
