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
catechismoral instruction
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
asunderinto parts
inequityinjustice
blushoutward appearance : view
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
gibeto utter taunting words
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
succulentfull of juice : juicy