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.

Random words

WordMeaning
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
polyglotone who is polyglot
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless