GRE Word List
LAITY
laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
The meaning of the word laity is laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dilate | expand; dilate on/upon: speak or write at length on (a subject) |
| arrogance | pride; haughtiness; ADJ. arrogant: unpleasantly self-important (with a strong confidence in one's own importance and a lack of respect for other people) |
| urge | drive or force forward (by causing impulses); drive to take action; impel; entreat earnestly; Ex. urge horses; N: impulse that prompts action |
| lucre | money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre |
| thrifty | careful about money; economical; N. thrift |
| cataract | great waterfall; eye abnormality (causing a gradual loss of eyesight) |
| privy | secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private |
| rumble | make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach) |
| galaxy | large isolated system of stars, such as the Milky Way; collection of brilliant personalities |
| talon | claw of bird |
