GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| mutter | to utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |