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
pitfalltrap
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
irreverencelack of reverence
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
searbeing dried and withered
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty