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 |
|---|---|
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |