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
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes