GRE Word List
PRECEPT
a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
The meaning of the word precept is a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| dire | exciting horror |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |