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 |
|---|---|
| transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| afterlife | an existence after death |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |