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
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
filthfoul or putrid matter
submergeto put under water
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
egressa place or means of going out : exit