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
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
integralessential to completeness : constituent
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
natalnative