GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| championship | designation as champion |