GRE Word List

CATECHISM

oral instruction

The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.

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timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
repelto drive back : repulse
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briskkeenly alert : lively
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering