GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

Random words

WordMeaning
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
puerilejuvenile
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
victualsfood usable by people
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
delusivelikely to delude