GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stamina | the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |