muddle
/ˈmʌdl/
mud · dle
ˈmʌd · l
English Definition
v. confuse mix up disorder
Significado en Español
confundir, desordenar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm rối, gây lộn xộn
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Example Sentence
He managed to muddle up all the papers on his desk.
他设法弄乱了桌上所有的文件。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
muddle (puddle → confusion) → mix, confusion.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “muddle”?
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A
Confusion
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B
Clarity
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C
Order
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D
Organization
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A — Confusion.
“muddle” means v. confuse mix up disorder
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Too many conflicting orders began to ______ the confused new workers.
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A
muddle
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B
clarify
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C
organize
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D
sort
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A — muddle.
“muddle” means v. confuse mix up disorder
Common questions about “muddle”
What does “muddle” mean?
muddle — v. confuse mix up disorder. In Chinese: 弄乱，使混乱.
How do you pronounce “muddle”?
muddle is pronounced /ˈmʌdl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mud · dle.
How do you use “muddle” in a sentence?
He managed to muddle up all the papers on his desk. (他设法弄乱了桌上所有的文件。)
What are synonyms for “muddle”?
confuse, mess up — all close in meaning to muddle (v. confuse mix up disorder).
Is “muddle” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. muddle appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “muddle”?
muddle (puddle → confusion) → mix, confusion.
