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
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
elusivetending to elude: such as
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
laudpraise
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface