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.

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WordMeaning
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
motleyvariegated in color
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing