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
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
wastrelvagabond
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter