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
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
surmountto prevail over : overcome
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
interloperone that interlopes: such as
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
recipientone that receives : receiver
retiringreserved