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
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
fleeta number of warships under a single command