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
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
unearthlynot earthly: such as
fellskin
condigndeserved
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
tillerone that tills : cultivator
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns