mischief
/ˈmɪstʃɪf/
mis · chief
ˈmɪs · tʃɪf
English Definition
n. playful troublemaking
Significado en Español
travesura, malicia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghịch ngợm, tinh quái
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Example Sentence
The children always get into mischief.
孩子们总是搞恶作剧。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mis(incorrect)+chief(primary).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “mischief”?
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A
Prank
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B
Safety
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C
Tranquility
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D
Argument
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A — Prank.
“mischief” means n. playful troublemaking
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The lively twins were always up to some kind of harmless ______.
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A
kindness
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B
obedience
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C
honesty
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D
mischief
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D — mischief.
“mischief” means n. playful troublemaking
Common questions about “mischief”
What does “mischief” mean?
mischief — n. playful troublemaking. In Chinese: 捣蛋，恶作剧.
How do you pronounce “mischief”?
mischief is pronounced /ˈmɪstʃɪf/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mis · chief.
How do you use “mischief” in a sentence?
The children always get into mischief. (孩子们总是搞恶作剧。)
What are synonyms for “mischief”?
naughtiness, prank — all close in meaning to mischief (n. playful troublemaking).
Is “mischief” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. mischief appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mischief”?
mis(incorrect)+chief(primary).
