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
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
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edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
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glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
solicitorone that solicits
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
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