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

WordMeaning
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
myriadten thousand
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
militateto have weight or effect
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
affinityrelationship by marriage
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with