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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WordMeaning
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
aptitudeinclination
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future