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.

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WordMeaning
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate