GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

Random words

WordMeaning
mediateoccupying a middle position
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
foppishfoolish
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
maroona dark red