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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| cohere | to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |