GRE Word List

WAYLAY

to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush

The meaning of the word waylay is to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush.

Random words

WordMeaning
fallibleliable to be erroneous
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
aloftat or to a great height
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim