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
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
implodeto burst inward
concorda state of agreement : harmony
demurereserved
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
noisomenoxious
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger