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
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
jocosegiven to joking : merry