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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
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| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| antecede | precede |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
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