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 |
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| rivulet | a small stream |
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| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| sunder | to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
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| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |