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
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
collectedgathered together
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop