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
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
determinatehaving defined limits
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
concorda state of agreement : harmony
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced