misinterpret
/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/
mis · in · ter · pret
ˌmɪs · ɪn · ˈtɜːr · prɪt
English Definition
v. to understand or explain something incorrectly
Significado en Español
malinterpretar, tergiversar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiểu sai, giải thích sai
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “misinterpret”:
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A
misunderstand
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B
clarify
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C
comprehend
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D
grasp
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A — misunderstand.
“misinterpret” means v. to understand or explain something incorrectly
Common questions about “misinterpret”
What does “misinterpret” mean?
misinterpret — v. to understand or explain something incorrectly. In Chinese: 误解，曲解.
How do you pronounce “misinterpret”?
misinterpret is pronounced /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mis · in · ter · pret.
Is “misinterpret” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. misinterpret appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
