GRE Word List
CATECHISM
oral instruction
The meaning of the word catechism is oral instruction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| steep | lofty |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |