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
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
overtopen to view : manifest
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen