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
clipencompass
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
sportivefrolicsome
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
idlenot occupied or employed: such as