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Construe

/kəˈnstru/
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(noun) A translation.

They usefully managed to construe an efficient work ethic.
She could construe irregular Latin verbs without a moment's hesitation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
They usefully managed to ____ an efficient work ethic.

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