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.

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WordMeaning
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ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
nibbill
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England