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

WordMeaning
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
propulsivetending or having power to propel
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
illicitnot permitted : unlawful