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
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overt | open to view : manifest |
cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
unregenerate | not regenerate |
discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |