GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
wardthe action or process of guarding
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
chivalrousvaliant