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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| rubric | an authoritative rule |