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 |
---|---|
pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |
venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
founder | one that founds or establishes |
aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |