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 |
|---|---|
| concur | to express agreement |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| jovial | characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| countenance | look |