GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

Random words

WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
desperatehaving lost hope
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
monotonytedious sameness
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
congruentcongruous
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted