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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
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| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
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