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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |