Meaning of misappropriate

[Anchela]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #40 "The News", question 10

I regret I cannot continue with the news because someone has ......... the next page.

(a) misappropriated
(b) misconstrued
(c) mistaken
(d) misread

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #40 "The News", answer 10

I regret I cannot continue with the news because someone has misappropriated the next page.

Correct answer: (a) misappropriated

Your answer was: incorrect
I regret I cannot continue with the news because someone has misconstrued the next page.
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What does misappropriate mean?

Thank you in advance
Anchela

[Prezbucky]

to take or use dishonestly (steal; misuse fraudulently)
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[Maliavkina]

Hi Alan Thanks a lot for this lesson.It's like a ray of light in gloomy October weather.