GRE Word List
LAYMAN
a person who is not a member of the clergy
The meaning of the word layman is a person who is not a member of the clergy.
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| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
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| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
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| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |