GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

Random words

WordMeaning
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
civilof or relating to citizens
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
relegateto send into exile : banish
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
lanknot well filled out : slender