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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
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| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
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