GRE Word List

PATENT

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downcastlow in spirit : dejected
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
guisea form or style of dress : costume
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry