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A reflective surface, typically of glass coated with a metallic amalgam, that reflects a clear image.

“She checked her hair in the bathroom mirror before leaving.”

A spherical object covered with small, reflective mirrors that rotates and reflects light to create a sparkling, multi-point lighting effect, typically used in dance clubs or at parties.

“The DJ turned on the mirror ball, sending shimmering flecks of light dancing across the crowded dance floor.”

Gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter.

“The room was filled with the sound of mirth as the children played games.”

Consisting of diverse or various items that are often unrelated or too small to be categorized individually.

“I have a box of misc cables and chargers in the closet.”

An error in judgment, estimation, or mathematical computation that leads to an incorrect result or outcome.

“The company's failure was due to a serious miscalculation of market demand.”

Placed in the wrong category or assigned to an incorrect classification.

“The librarian miscategorized the rare historical manuscript under science fiction.”

Consisting of a diverse or mixed group of items or elements that are not easily categorized or related.

“The drawer was filled with miscellaneous office supplies like paperclips, rubber bands, and old batteries.”

Showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful or teasing way.

“The mischievous puppy chewed up my favorite pair of leather shoes while I was at work.”

Allocated to the wrong category, class, or group.

“The museum realized several artifacts were misclassified and belonged to a different century.”

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible, often living in wretched conditions to save.

“The old miser kept all his gold coins locked away in a heavy chest under his floorboards.”

Wretchedly unhappy, uncomfortable, or distressed.

“She felt miserable after catching a severe flu and having to stay in bed all weekend.”

A state or feeling of great physical or mental distress and suffering.

“The prolonged drought brought endless misery to the farmers.”

A person whose character, behavior, or appearance sets them apart from others in a way that makes them feel or seem out of place or unsuited to their environment.

“She always felt like a social misfit in her conservative hometown, preferring art and philosophy to sports and small talk.”

Bad luck or an unfortunate event, condition, or circumstance.

“The family suffered great misfortune when their home was destroyed in a fire.”

To form a wrong opinion or conclusion about someone or something.

“I completely misjudged her character; she turned out to be incredibly generous.”