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
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
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preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
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vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
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hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural