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

WordMeaning
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
nourishnurture
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
filchto steal secretly or casually
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling