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.

Random words

WordMeaning
kismetfate
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
descryto catch sight of
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example