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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
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| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
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| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |