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 |
|---|---|
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| stench | stink |
| significant | having meaning |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |