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 |
|---|---|
| recidivism | a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| retiring | reserved |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |