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
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
repercussionreflection
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
loftan upper room or floor : attic
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
welterwrithe
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon