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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| impuissance | weakness |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |