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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catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
dissentto withhold assent or approval
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation