GRE Word List

LAITY

the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy

The meaning of the word laity is the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy.

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sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
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erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
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claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
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scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)