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misapprehension

/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ /ˌmɪsæpriˈhɛnʃən/

Meanings
noun
A failure to understand something; an illusion, misconception or misunderstanding.

Examples :

"Sarah acted upset because she was under the misapprehension that her friend had intentionally ignored her text messages. "
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Related Words

Illustration friend

friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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ignored verb

/ɪɡˈnɔːd/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹd/

To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

"A problem ignored is a problem doubled."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration acted

acted verb

/ˈæk.tɪd/

To do something.

"The student acted quickly and answered the question correctly. "

Illustration messages

messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

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misunderstanding noun

/ˌmɪsʌndərˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/

A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

"The argument started because of a simple misunderstanding about the homework assignment. "

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illusion noun

/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən]

Anything that seems to be something that it is not.

"Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food."

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failure noun

/ˈfeɪl.jɚ/ /ˈfeɪl.jə/

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

"The student's repeated failure to complete her homework resulted in a failing grade. "

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misconception noun

/ˌmɪskənˈsɛp.ʃən/

A mistaken belief, a wrong idea

"He had the misconception that the word "misconception" meant becoming pregnant with a girl."

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intentionally adverb

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ /ɪnˈtɛnʃənli/

In an intentional manner; on purpose.

"The student intentionally missed the first few days of school to avoid the difficult math test. "