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 |
|---|---|
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| collected | gathered together |
| opulence | wealth |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| sheer | unqualified |
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |