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
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
shamblesa meat market
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
discloseto make known or public
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
phyluma direct line of descent within a group