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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acclaimapplaud
trekto make one's way arduously
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impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
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plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking