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
alludeto make indirect reference
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
eventualcontingent
spruceto make spruce
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
blueslow spirits : melancholy
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs