EST Exam Vocabulary 2 Layman definition: ordinary person Example : He is not an expert ( laymen) in computer.  Gasped: meaning taking breath or puff. Example: Catch one’s breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment. Dismay: dread, alarm, or dread. Example: To his dismay, she left him. Revered: respectful, revered, or venerable.