GRE Word List
PRECEPT
practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
The meaning of the word precept is practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| covetous | avaricious; desirous of (someone else's possessions); V. covet: desire eagerly (someone else's possessions) |
| resolve | decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution |
| accoutre | equip; N. accoutrement |
| progenitor | ancestor |
| onus | burden; responsibility |
| hazardous | dangerous |
| bruise | injure without breaking the skin; N. |
| recreant | disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person |
| ironic | expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner |
| musty | stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist |
