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.

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WordMeaning
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation