GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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leerysuspicious
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
civilof or relating to citizens
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
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enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart