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Lesson 18
Error and Confusion
10
Writing
8th Grade
04/06/2012

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Term
Amiss
Definition
adjective
Out of proper order; wrong; faulty

adverb
In an improper or defective way.
Term
bewilder
Definition
verb
To confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statements.
Term
blunder
Definition
noun
A serious mistake, usually caused by ignorance or confusion.

verb
a. To botch or bungle; say stupidly or thoughtlessly
b. To move awkwardly or clumsily; stumble.
Term
erroneous
Definition
adjective
Wrong; mistaken; false.
Term
fallible
Definition
adjective
Likely to be wrong; capable of making an error.
Term
faux pas
Definition
noun
a minor social eror that may cause embarrassment
Term
fluster
Definition
verb
To make nervous, excited, or confused

noun
state of agitation or confusion
Term
miscalculate
Definition
verb
a. To make a wrong estimate of; make an eror in judgment.
b. to compute numbers incorrectl.
Term
misinterpret
Definition
verb
To draw a wrong conclusion from; understand incorrectly.
Term
overestimate
Definition
verb
To rate, value, or esteem too highly.
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