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
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
subsistencereal being : existence
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
braggadocioempty boasting
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious