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
herbivorousfeeding on plants
elysianof or relating to Elysium
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
passiveacted upon by an external agency