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
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
disclaimto make a disclaimer
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
barefacedhaving the face uncovered: