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
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
patentopen to public inspection
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
blanchto take the color out of