GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
compulsionan act of compelling
wardthe action or process of guarding
underhandin a clandestine manner
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on