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
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
hazarda source of danger
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads