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
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship