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 |
|---|---|
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| colloquy | conversation |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| brink | edge |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| bauble | trinket |