transitive verb to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for.The stagecoach was waylaid on its way to the next town. to hinder the progress of; intercept.Unexpected problems waylaid the construction…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: tantamount
adjective equal to or the same as; equivalent.His rebellious act was tantamount to treason.They claimed that her silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt. See the full entry
WOTD: matriculate
verb to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, esp. a college or university.She was accepted by the university and will matriculate in the fall. See the full entry
WOTD: laborious
adjective 1. requiring considerable effort or perseverance.Hanging wallpaper is a laborious task. 2. requiring extreme patience and care.He wrote up the report in laborious detail. 3. diligent and hard-working.Mozart was a laborious…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…