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 |
|---|---|
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |