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
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
begetto procreate as the father : sire
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
distendextend
writheto twist into coils or folds
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior