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
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
poisebalance
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
braggarta loud arrogant boaster