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.

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WordMeaning
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
suppliantsupplicant
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
tantruma fit of bad temper
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic