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
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
immobilitynot moving : motionless
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
siblingsib
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority