GRE Word List

MISNOMER

the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument

The meaning of the word misnomer is the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument.

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WordMeaning
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
rotundaa round building
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
caldrona large kettle or boiler