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
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
pinnacea light sailing ship
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate