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
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
lopsidedleaning to one side
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
dismissto permit or cause to leave
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)