GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
servileof or befitting a menial position
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
dissensiondisagreement
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority