GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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broachbrooch
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
potablesuitable for drinking
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
magnitudegreat size or extent