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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| scion | descendant |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |