GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

Random words

WordMeaning
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
prepossessingcreating prejudice
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
blackballto vote against
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies