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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forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
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unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
tatterto make ragged
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
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stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
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retainto keep in possession or use