GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| purported | reputed |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |