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 |
|---|---|
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |