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
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
condescendto assume an air of superiority
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
badinageplayful repartee : banter