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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| nourishment | food |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |