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
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
braidto make from braids
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all