GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
acclaimapplaud
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
estimablecapable of being estimated