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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| warranted | sanction |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |