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 |
|---|---|
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
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| healthy | enjoying good health |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
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