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
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
throespang
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
refraincurb
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay