CARD 1 OF 2 Which word fits this meaning?To intercept or detain someone unexpectedly.verbReveal word and exampleswaylayA persistent admirer tried to waylay the speaker at the door.Dictionary practice example.They planned to waylay the messenger before he reached the station.From Vocabulary Studio 66: Wary to yawp.Full dictionary entryHow did you do before revealing the answer?Needs another lookI remembered itReveal the answer first, then make a self-check. Another word may fit the definition; compare with the target word. This is separate from scored quiz accuracy.