GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
welterwrithe
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
egregiousconspicuous
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain