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
gauchelacking social experience or grace
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
dissensiondisagreement
fraileasily led into evil
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
compressto press or squeeze together
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
constraintthe act of constraining
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
propulsivetending or having power to propel