GRE Word List
USAGE
firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
The meaning of the word usage is firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| retiring | reserved |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| brazen | made of brass |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| broach | brooch |