GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
outragean act of violence or brutality
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
auroraldawn
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
nubileof marriageable condition or age
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
bedraggleto wet thoroughly