GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
sequesterto set apart : segregate
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted