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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audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
durationcontinuance in time
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule