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
tomebook
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
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unassumingnot assuming : modest