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
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
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augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
egregiousconspicuous
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted