GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

Random words

WordMeaning
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm