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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| conspiracy | the act of conspiring together |
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| pontifical | episcopal attire |
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| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
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