GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
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| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
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| summation | the act or process of forming a sum : addition |
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| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
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