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 |
|---|---|
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| ebullient | boiling |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |