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 |
|---|---|
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |