GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

Random words

WordMeaning
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
fervidvery hot : burning
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
slakesubside
peccadilloa slight offense
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
receptiveable or inclined to receive
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection