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
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
bitinghaving the power to bite
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable