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faux pas(noun, expression, failure, fault, mistake)
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misapprehend(verb, confuse, overlook, blunder, stumble)
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miscount(verb, confuse, overlook, misconstrue, misunderstand)
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misinterpret(verb, disregard, confuse, overlook, misconstrue)
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misjudge(verb, fall, confuse, overlook, blunder)
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omit(verb, disregard, trip, fall, fail)
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oversight(noun, failure, fault, mistake, lapse)
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slip-up(noun, correct, failure, fault, mistake)
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stray(verb, fall, blunder, stumble, misbehave)
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underestimate(verb, disregard, confuse, overlook, misconstrue)
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wander(verb, fall, blunder, stumble, stray)
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addle(verb, fail, slip, confuse, overlook)
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ball up(verb, expression, goof, bungle, err)
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be in error(verb, fall, blunder, stumble, goof)
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