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
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
compriseto be made up of
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent