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
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
queruloushabitually complaining
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers