misconstrue
/ˌmɪskənˈstruː/
mis · con · strue
ˌmɪs · kən · ˈstruː
English Definition
v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort
Significado en Español
malinterpretar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiểu sai, diễn giải sai
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mis-(wrong) + construe(interpret) → misunderstand
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “misconstrue”.
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A
Debate
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B
Misunderstand
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C
Construct
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D
Approve
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B — Misunderstand.
“misconstrue” means v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort
Common questions about “misconstrue”
What does “misconstrue” mean?
misconstrue — v. to misinterpret; misunderstand; distort. In Chinese: 误解，曲解.
How do you pronounce “misconstrue”?
misconstrue is pronounced /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mis · con · strue.
Is “misconstrue” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. misconstrue appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “misconstrue”?
mis-(wrong) + construe(interpret) → misunderstand
