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
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
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precipitateto throw violently : hurl
slewa large number
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criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
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