GRE Word List

LAYMAN

a person who is not a member of the clergy

The meaning of the word layman is a person who is not a member of the clergy.

Random words

WordMeaning
serebeing dried and withered
snivelto run at the nose
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
quarrygame
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area