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
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
entourageone's attendants or associates
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate