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
scoretwenty
gauchelacking social experience or grace
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments