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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
