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
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
elysianof or relating to Elysium
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection