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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |