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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| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
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| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
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| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| benison | blessing |
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