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
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
edificebuilding
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
requiteto make return for : repay
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
ostracizeto exile by ostracism