GRE Word List

PATENT

open to public inspection

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

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austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
afterlifean existence after death
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic