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 |
|---|---|
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |