Prefix Mis- Flashcards
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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?

    <p>minor bad choices; teasing; full of tricks; naughty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'misfortune'?

    <p>bad luck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'misjudge' someone?

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

    What does 'mislead' mean?

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

    What does it mean to 'misspell' a word?

    <p>to spell the wrong way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'mistake'?

    <p>a bad or wrong decision; error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'mistreat' someone?

    <p>to treat someone badly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'misunderstand'?

    <p>to think the wrong thing about what was communicated</p> 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.

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    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.

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