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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WordMeaning
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as