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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |