GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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gistessence; main point; substance
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
puerilejuvenile
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