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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eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
velocityquickness of motion : speed
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased