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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |
| forum | the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |