GRE Word List

EMBROIL

to throw into disorder or confusion

The meaning of the word embroil is to throw into disorder or confusion.

Random words

WordMeaning
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
firebranda piece of burning wood
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle