GRE Word List
MISAPPREHENSION
to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
The meaning of the word misapprehension is to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand.
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|---|---|
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
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| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
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