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 |
|---|---|
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| recline | to cause or permit to incline backwards |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| epistemologist | the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity |