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
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
rightfuljust
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance