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
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
guilelessinnocent
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid