catechism (en)

a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians

congeries (en)

(noun, singular) a disorderly collection; a jumble

imbricated (en)

arranged (scales, sepals, plates, etc.) so that they overlap like roof tiles

imprecate (en)

(verb) to invoke evil on; curse / (verb) to utter curses