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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prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
disputatiousinclined to dispute
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering