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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |