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
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
regimeregimen
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
convoketo call together to a meeting