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
lunarcrescent
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
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supplicantone who supplicates
slywise in practical affairs
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smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
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prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long