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
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
antecedeprecede
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
schemea plan or program of action
manumitto release from slavery
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist