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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exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
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hubbubnoise
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
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impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
deprecateto express disapproval of