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 |
|---|---|
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |