GRE Word List

CONSTRUE

to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)

The meaning of the word construe is to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part).

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WordMeaning
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
compriseto be made up of
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
anachronisman error in chronology
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
boostto push or shove up from below
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate