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 |
|---|---|
| adhere | to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| rank | relative standing or position |
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| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| betray | to lead astray |