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

WordMeaning
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
yoretime past and especially long past
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
fienddevil
distortto twist (see twist
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal