GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
vendettablood feud
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
replenishto fill or build up again