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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |