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mismanagement

noun/ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt/

definition

the act of managing something poorly or inadequately

example

The company's financial troubles were primarily due to mismanagement of its resources over the past few years.

synonyms
misadministrationmishandlingpoor management
word origin — The word 'mismanagement' is formed by combining the prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'badly' or 'poorly') with 'management,' which itself originates from the Latin 'manu agere' meaning 'to lead by hand.'

mismanagement, distillation, amity, encroachment, adage: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 2 set 173. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. mismanagement · noun/ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt/

    the act of managing something poorly or inadequately

    The company's financial troubles were primarily due to mismanagement of its resources over the past few years.

    Synonyms: misadministration, mishandling, poor management

    Origin: The word 'mismanagement' is formed by combining the prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'badly' or 'poorly') with 'management,' which itself originates from the Latin 'manu agere' meaning 'to lead by hand.'

  2. distillation · noun/ˌdɪs.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

    the process of separating components of a liquid mixture based on differences in their boiling points

    The distillation process allows for the separation of ethanol from water due to their differing boiling points.

    Synonyms: purification, separation, refining

    Origin: from Latin 'distillare', meaning 'to trickle down, to drip down'

  3. amity · noun/ˈæm.ɪ.ti/

    a friendly and peaceful relationship between people or groups

    The treaty was signed to promote amity between the two nations, ensuring a future of cooperation and peace.

    Synonyms: friendship, harmony, goodwill

    Origin: from Latin 'amitas' meaning 'friendship, affection', derived from 'amare' meaning 'to love'

  4. encroachment · noun/ɛnˈkroʊtʃmənt/

    the act of intruding on someone's territory or rights

    The encroachment of urban development into the natural habitat has raised concerns among environmentalists.

    Synonyms: intrusion, invasion, trespass

    Origin: from Old French 'encroachier', from 'en-' meaning 'in' + 'crochier', meaning 'to hook or seize'.

  5. adage · noun/ˈædɪdʒ/

    a traditional saying that expresses a general truth or principle

    As the adage goes, 'A stitch in time saves nine,' which highlights the importance of addressing problems early.

    Synonyms: proverb, maxim, aphorism

    Origin: from Latin 'adagium', meaning 'proverb'