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
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prompt | to move to action : incite |
institute | something that is instituted: such as |
irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
naivete | a naive remark or action |
monotony | tedious sameness |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
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