GRE Word List
MISNOMER
wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
The meaning of the word misnomer is wrong or improper name; incorrect designation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| choreography | art of representing dances in written symbols; arrangement of dances |
| supernumerary | person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number |
| shade | slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey |
| divine | perceive intuitively (by or as if by magic); foresee the future; foretell; dowse; ADJ. N. divination |
| accomplice | partner in crime |
| savant | scholar; learned person; CF. savoir: know |
| attribute | essential quality; V: ascribe; explain |
| enamored | in love; Ex. enamored of his own beauty; V. enamor: inspire with love |
| lexicon | dictionary |
| check | stop motion; curb or restrain |