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
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
gustoan individual or special taste
agapewide open : gaping
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
extantcurrently or actually existing
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence