GRE Word List

EMBROIL

to throw into disorder or confusion

The meaning of the word embroil is to throw into disorder or confusion.

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WordMeaning
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water