GRE Word List

MISCONSTRUE

to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret

The meaning of the word misconstrue is to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret.

Random words

WordMeaning
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
fienddevil
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
modishfashionable
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band