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
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
gustoan individual or special taste
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group