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
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
ephemerallasting a very short time
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
foppishfoolish
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord