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

WordMeaning
knolla small round hill : mound
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
snivelto run at the nose
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
applicationan act of applying:
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked