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
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
conteststrive
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate