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
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
efficacythe power to produce an effect
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow