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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…

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

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

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…