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
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
coalesceto grow together
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to