GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
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| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
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| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| imprecation | curse |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |