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miscellaneous

Short Definition : made up of a variety of parts

Definition
(adj) consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
Example Sentence
  • an arrangement of assorted spring flowers
  • assorted sizes
  • miscellaneous accessories
  • a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music
  • a motley crew
  • sundry sciences commonly known as social
Definition
(adj) having many aspects
Example Sentence
  • a many-sided subject
  • a multifaceted undertaking
  • multifarious interests
  • the multifarious noise of a great city
  • a miscellaneous crowd
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for miscellaneous

Misal(kolhapuri)....it is a mixture of various ingredients....

miscellany

Short Definition : mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items

Definition
(noun) a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
Example Sentence
  • a great assortment of cars was on display
  • he had a variety of disorders
  • a veritable smorgasbord of religions
Definition
(noun) an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.
Synonyms : florilegium garland
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for miscellany

Miscellany is similar to Miscellaneous which consists of the stuff that cannot be categorized into any specific area, essentially because it contains a mixture of various stuff.

mischance

Short Definition : ill luck

Definition
(noun) an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
Synonyms : bad luck mishap
Example Sentence
  • if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all
Definition
(noun) an instance of misfortune
Synonyms : misadventure mishap
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mischance

how would you feel if you miss a chance in modelling industry!

mischief

Short Definition : behavior (of children) causing trouble with no serious harm; damage; harm; Ex. mischief to the crops; ADJ. mischievous: causing mischief; playfully troublesome

Definition
(noun) reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others Definition
(noun) the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

misconduct

Short Definition : immoral behavior; bad management; V.

Definition
(noun) bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf Definition
(noun) activity that transgresses moral or civil law
Example Sentence
  • he denied any wrongdoing
Definition
(verb) behave badly
Synonyms : misbehave misdemean
Example Sentence
  • The children misbehaved all morning
Definition
(verb) manage badly or incompetently
Synonyms : mishandle mismanage
Example Sentence
  • The funds were mismanaged
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for misconduct

In movie Suryavansham starring Amitabh, they keep a MISS + CONDUCTOR in their bus. It is a 'bad management' and 'immoral behaviour'! :)

misconstrue

Short Definition : interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge

Definition
(verb) interpret in the wrong way
Example Sentence
  • Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
  • She misconstrued my remarks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for misconstrue

Misconstrue = Mis + Cons + True. Someone is 'Missing' the 'True' fact.

You have a presentation on a some technology; you come out with a comprehensive research about the "pros" and the "cons". In the presentation you "construe/explain" them. mis(bad/wrong)+contrue(explain) => if you wrongly explain people attending wil

mis/cons/true:interpreting true thing in a CON(contradictly) manner;i.e.interpret incorrectly

miscreant

Short Definition : wretch; wrongdoer; villain; Ex. kindness to the miscreant; CF. believe

Definition
(noun) a person without moral scruples
Synonyms : reprobate
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for miscreant

MISCREANT=mis+create..so god created them by mistake. Who? The VILLAINS

MISERABLE CREATURE

misdemeanor

Short Definition : minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing

Definition
(noun) a crime less serious than a felony
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for misdemeanor

Mis+demi moore has done a small mistake

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miss the manner...hence did a small crime

miss ko demean karna is a small wrong doing

miserly

Short Definition : stingy; mean

Definition
(adj) (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
Synonyms : mean mingy tight
Example Sentence
  • a mean person
  • he left a miserly tip
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for miserly

MY SIR gave me only a flower of liLY,nothing else that shows his stingyness

Miser Lee - a miserly old goat gave his children nothing but a pencil during Christmas time

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miser-kanjoos; they lack generocity..therefore miserly means lacking generocity and being mean

mishap

Short Definition : unfortunate accident

Definition
(noun) an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
Synonyms : bad luck mischance
Example Sentence
  • if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all
Definition
(noun) an instance of misfortune
Synonyms : misadventure mischance
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mishap

mishap=mis+happenining

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