GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
supersedeto cause to be set aside
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
outstripto go faster or farther than
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion