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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
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| portly | dignified |
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