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
dissonancelack of agreement
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
compriseto be made up of
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
abbreviateto make briefer
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
hovelan open shed or shelter
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head