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
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
deifyto make a god of
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
overweeningarrogant
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
spruceto make spruce