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
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
savorthe taste or smell of something
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage