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
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
vaporizeto convert (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into vapor
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
groucha fit of bad temper
aperturean opening or open space : hole
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
affectedartificial; pretended