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
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
corpusclea minute particle
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
pugilistfighter
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franticemotionally out of control
extantcurrently or actually existing