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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
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| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
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| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
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