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 |
|---|---|
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |