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
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
distantseparated in space : away
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
blareto sound loud and strident
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at