GRE Word List

PATENT

open to public inspection

The meaning of the word patent is open to public inspection.

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WordMeaning
strewto spread by scattering
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished