GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
shearto cut off the hair from
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
deputizeto appoint as deputy
deploreto feel or express grief for
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem