GRE Word List
MISNOMER
wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
The meaning of the word misnomer is wrong or improper name; incorrect designation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| graduated | arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.) |
| chasten | discipline; punish in order to correct; CF. castigate |
| meter | arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm) |
| rail | complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices |
| plume | feather, esp. large or showy one; something that rises into the air (like the shape of a feather); Ex. plume of smoke: ΉφΌΈ ±ΈΈ§ |
| cadence | rhythmic rise and fall (of words or sounds); beat; regular beat of sound; rhythm |
| fiasco | total failure; CF. bottle |
| abjure | renounce upon oath |
| hone | sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool |
| elevation | elevated position; altitude; height; flat upright side of a building; angle made by pointing a gun; Ex. The elevation of her style is much admired; Ex. front elevation of the house |
