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
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania