Prefix Mis- Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

good or well

correctly

neutral

bad or badly; wrong (correct)

What does 'miserable' mean?

feeling badly; the condition of feeling unhappy

What does it mean to 'misbehave'?

to act out badly or in the wrong way

What kind of choices does a 'mischievous' person make?

minor bad choices; teasing; full of tricks; naughty Signup and view all the answers

What is 'misfortune'?

bad luck Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'misjudge' someone?

to make a wrong or unfair decision about someone or something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mislead' mean?

to guide someone into the wrong direction; to be a bad influence Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'misspell' a word?

to spell the wrong way Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'mistake'?

a bad or wrong decision; error Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'mistreat' someone?

to treat someone badly Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'misunderstand'?

to think the wrong thing about what was communicated Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefix Mis-

Indicates a negative connotation, often implying something is done incorrectly or poorly.

Miserable

Describes a state of unhappiness or distress; feeling bad emotionally or physically.

Misbehave

Refers to acting improperly or unethically; reflects poor behavior or conduct.

Mischievous

Characterizes playful troublemaking; often associated with minor pranks and a naughty demeanor.

Misfortune

Represents instances of bad luck or unfortunate circumstances affecting an individual.

Misjudge

Involves making erroneous or biased assessments about people or situations; can lead to misunderstandings.

Mislead

Means to guide someone inaccurately; can result in confusion or poor choices due to false direction.

Misspell

Involves writing a word incorrectly; common in writing and impacts clarity.

Mistake

Identifies an error or bad decision; highlights the importance of accuracy in choices.

Mistreat

Describes the action of treating someone badly; often involves abuse or neglect.

Misunderstand

Refers to the failure to correctly interpret information; can lead to significant communication issues.

Description

This quiz focuses on the prefix 'mis-', which denotes negation or something wrong. Learn various words that start with this prefix and their meanings, enhancing your vocabulary and understanding of language nuances.