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
hideto put out of sight : secrete
treadto step or walk on or over
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
veerto change direction or course
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
raffleto engage in a raffle
degradationthe act or process of degrading
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal