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 |
|---|---|
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| oversee | survey |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |