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
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
inebriateone who is drunk
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another