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 |
|---|---|
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |