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
penetrateto pass into or through
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
bulkmagnitude
predisposeto dispose in advance
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
migrantone that migrates: such as
plumea feather of a bird: such as
suitorone that petitions or entreats