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
overtopen to view : manifest
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
unregeneratenot regenerate
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe