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
cadavera dead body
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
surmountto prevail over : overcome
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate