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
conteststrive
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
impedimentsomething that impedes
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery