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
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
civilof or relating to citizens
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
cipherzero
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
reprimanda severe or formal reproof