GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
misadventuremisfortune
parleyto speak with another : confer
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently