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
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
blushoutward appearance : view
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility