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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usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
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wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
evoketo call forth or up: such as
sidetracksiding
siftto put through a sieve
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic