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
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
retiringreserved
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
brazenmade of brass
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
broachbrooch