GRE Word List
PATENT
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The meaning of the word patent is open to public inspection.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |