False cognates, or "false friends", often deceive learners due to visual similarity but divergent meaning. In academic or professional communication, misinterpreting these pairs may lead to serious misunderstandings. Which of the following sentences contains a misuse of a false cognate that significantly alters the intended meaning?
A
The company pretends to expand to Latin America next year.
B
I was embarrassed when I realized my mistake in the report.
C
The professor asked me to assist her during the conference.
D
She eventually attended the seminar after rescheduling twice.
E
We discussed the topic thoroughly in our actual meeting.