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
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eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
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quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
dodderingfeeble
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