GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
direexciting horror
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
residualremainder
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal