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
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
gazettenewspaper
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
bevya large group or collection
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments