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.

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WordMeaning
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discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
canarda false or unfounded report or story
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
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