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

WordMeaning
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
farcestuff