turmoil
/ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
tur · moil
ˈtɜːr · mɔɪl
English Definition
n. extreme confusion or agitation
Significado en Español
confusión, agitación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hỗn loạn, xáo trộn
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Example Sentence
The country is in turmoil.
国家一片混乱。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
turmoil (chaos)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for the following: turmoil.
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A
calamity
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B
order
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C
peace
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D
confusion
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D — confusion.
“turmoil” means n. extreme confusion or agitation
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The whole country fell into ______ after the government suddenly collapsed.
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A
peace
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B
turmoil
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C
calm
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D
order
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B — turmoil.
“turmoil” means n. extreme confusion or agitation
Common questions about “turmoil”
What does “turmoil” mean?
turmoil — n. extreme confusion or agitation. In Chinese: 骚乱，混乱.
How do you pronounce “turmoil”?
turmoil is pronounced /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tur · moil.
How do you use “turmoil” in a sentence?
The country is in turmoil. (国家一片混乱。)
What are synonyms for “turmoil”?
chaos, disorder — all close in meaning to turmoil (n. extreme confusion or agitation).
Is “turmoil” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. turmoil appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “turmoil”?
turmoil (chaos)
