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
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
conveyancethe action of conveying
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
impedimentsomething that impedes
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
transitoryof brief duration : temporary