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 |
|---|---|
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| languor | weakness or weariness of body or mind |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |