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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |