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).

Random words

WordMeaning
hortatoryhortative
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
expatriatebanish
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
badinageplayful repartee : banter
decreean order usually having the force of law
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily