GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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WordMeaning
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
thralla state of servitude or submission
capacitylegal competency (see competence
slywise in practical affairs
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned