GRE Word List

TURMOIL

a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion

The meaning of the word turmoil is a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion.

Random words

WordMeaning
compulsionan act of compelling
averto declare positively
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
dismissto permit or cause to leave
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen