Vocabulary Showcase: Synonyms for ‘Mistake’

Welcome to the Vocabulary Showcase where we look at common English vocabulary and see if we can learn other words with similar meanings. But, first of all, what on earth is happening in this picture? It makes absolutely no sense, and when I saw it, I knew I had to use it.

Synonyms for “Mistake” (Noun)

• Error (n) - I made an error when I decided to cancel Vocabulary Showcase (scientific)

• Blunder (n) - I made a blunder when I created this plane crash photo (casual and not serious)

• Miscalculation (n) - It was a miscalculation to give my new neighbour all of my bank details (scientific)

• Slip-up (n) - I made a slip-up when I put diesel in my petrol car (casual)

• Oversight (n) - It might have been an oversight not to pay for the electricity for 6 months (business/formal)

• Faux pas (n) - Calling the new president Whinny the Pooh was a faux pas (a social mistake)

• Boo-boo (n) - I made a bit of a boo-boo when I tried to barbecue on the plane (very silly!)

Please note that boo-boo should never be used in a serious situation - only if you want everyone to fall over laughing.

Why is Vocabulary Showcase Back?

It’s back because I really like it and so do my audience of learners. It’s nice material that anyone of any level can learn, and the pictures are enjoyably silly. Does this mean I will be changing the regular blog schedule again? Yes, because I made a boo-boo.