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
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
genuflectto bend the knee
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
fervidvery hot : burning
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it