December 19, 2010

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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.

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