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 |
|---|---|
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
| license | permission to act |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |