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miscarriage
nounB2
/ˌmɪsˈkærɪdʒ/The spontaneous, premature expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently.
miscarry
verbverb-intransitiveC1
/ˌmɪsˈkær.i/To fail to achieve an intended purpose or outcome; to go wrong or be unsuccessful.
miscast
verbverb-transitiveC1-C2
/ˌmɪsˈkɑːst/To assign an actor a role unsuitable for their talent, appearance, or type.
misce
verbVery low / Obscure
/ˈmɪs/A clipped or shortened form of 'miscommunication'. Primarily denotes a failure or error in communication.
miscegenation
nounLow (C2)
/ˌmɪsɪdʒɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/The interbreeding or marriage between people of different racial groups, especially historically when such unions were illegal or taboo.
miscellanea
plural-nounC2
/ˌmɪs.əˈleɪ.ni.ə/A collection or mixture of various items, often unrelated or of different types, gathered together.
miscellanist
nounVery Low
/mɪˈsɛlənɪst/A person who writes, collects, or is knowledgeable about miscellaneous topics.
miscellany
nounC1
/mɪˈsel.ə.ni/A collection or mixture of various different items, often unrelated.
misch metal
nounC2
/ˈmɪʃˌmɛt(ə)l/A pyrophoric alloy of rare-earth elements, used primarily in lighter flints and as an additive in steel production.
mischance
nounC1
/ˌmɪsˈtʃɑːns/A piece of bad luck; an unfortunate event or accident.
mischanter
nounVery low (Archaic/Specialist)
/ˌmɪsˈtʃɑːntə/To perform an incantation or spell incorrectly.
mischief
nounB1
/ˈmɪstʃɪf/Behaviour or actions, typically by children or playful adults, that cause minor annoyance, trouble, or harm, often with an element of playful or naughty intent.
mischief night
nounRegional / Seasonal
/ˈmɪs.tʃɪf ˌnaɪt/The night before Halloween (October 30th) when youths traditionally engage in minor pranks or acts of vandalism.
mischief-maker
nounLow-medium. Recognized but not an everyday word; common in literature, character descriptions, and formal accusations.
/ˈmɪstʃɪf ˌmeɪkə(r)/A person who deliberately causes trouble, discord, or problems between others, often by spreading rumours or gossip.
mischoose
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveRare
/ˌmɪsˈtʃuːz/to make a poor or wrong choice; to choose incorrectly.
miscite
verb-ambitransitiveVery Low
/ˌmɪsˈsʌɪt/To quote or refer to incorrectly.
miscode
verb-transitiveLow
/ˌmɪsˈkəʊd/To assign an incorrect code, classification, or label to something, or to write computer code with errors.
miscolor
verb-transitiveLow
/ˌmɪsˈkʌlə/To give a false or inaccurate colour to something; to represent incorrectly in terms of colour.
miscommunicate
verb-ambitransitiveB2
/ˌmɪskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/To fail to convey or understand information, intentions, or feelings correctly.
miscommunication
nounB2
/ˌmɪskəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/A failure to communicate effectively, leading to misunderstanding or confusion.

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