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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| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| comprise | to be made up of |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |