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

WordMeaning
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws