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 |
|---|---|
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| charlatan | quack |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |