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
delusivelikely to delude
vertexthe top of the head
precipitousprecipitate
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
engenderbeget
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women