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

WordMeaning
penchanta strong and continued inclination
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
depravitya corrupt act or practice
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease