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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
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| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
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| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
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