Parlay is a gambling term. It means a series of bets where the winnings from one bet are then staked for a subsequent bet.
2. ? + Lay = Ambush
Answer: Path
Way + Lay = Waylay
To waylay is to wait in hiding and then suddenly jump out and ambush unsuspecting travellers.
3. Lay + ? = Idler
Answer: Around
Lay + About = Layabout
Other synonyms for layabout are good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well and sluggard.
4. Lay + ? = Dismissal
Answer: Not on
Lay + Off = Layoff
Layoffs generally refer to multiple employees being fired due to tough business conditions.
5. ? + Lay = Fasten
Answer: To exist
Be + Lay = Belay
Belay describes the act of tying a rope around a person to secure or fasten them.
6. ? + Lay = Embed
Answer: Within
In + Lay = Inlay
The marble edifice of the Taj Mahal is inlaid with precious gems like rubies and emeralds.
7. Lay + ? = Break in journey
Answer: Above
Lay + Over = Layover
A layover is a break in the middle of a long journey. The term is used commonly for flights which do not fly directly to the final destination.
8. Lay + ? = Non clergy
Answer: Male
Lay + Man = Layman
In the Christian religion, one who is not an ordained priest is called a layman. It is also used to describe those who do not have expert knowledge in any technical or scientific field.
9. Lay + ? = Arrangement
Answer: Away
Lay + Out = Layout
Layout is used to describe the arrangement or plan of a room or any other space.
10. ? + Lay = Inserted layer
Answer: Among
Inter + Lay = Interlay
Interlay is used to describe a sheet laid between two layers. It can be used in printing where a sheet of paper is inserted in the letterpress to give a uniform pressure.
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