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 |
|---|---|
| courier | messenger |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
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| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
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