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
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
forteone's strong point
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement