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 |
|---|---|
| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| filing | an act or instance of using a file |