GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| daub | to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |