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
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
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pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
snivelto run at the nose
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pseudonyma fictitious name
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others