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 |
|---|---|
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| laconic | using or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |