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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acclaim | applaud |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |