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 |
|---|---|
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| regale | to entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| realm | kingdom |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| dolt | a stupid person |