GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
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|---|---|
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| render | to melt down |
| inundate | overwhelm |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
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| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| leery | suspicious |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
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