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 |
|---|---|
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| resign | relegate |
| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |