GRE Word List

AMBUSH

to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay

The meaning of the word ambush is to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay.

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WordMeaning
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
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subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
grategrating
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
impingeencroach
swipea strong sweeping blow
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