The political upheaval in the country led to widespread change.
国家的政治动荡导致了广泛的变革。
Choose the best synonym for the word “upheaval”:
D — turmoil. “upheaval” means n. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
The sudden _______ in the region caused many people to flee their homes.
A — upheaval. “upheaval” means n. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
upheaval — n. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.. In Chinese: 剧变，动荡.
upheaval is pronounced /ʌpˈhiːvəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: up · heav · al.
The political upheaval in the country led to widespread change. (国家的政治动荡导致了广泛的变革。)
disruption, turmoil, commotion, disturbance — all close in meaning to upheaval (n. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.).
Yes. upheaval appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
up(towards)+heave(swell or rise)→ upheaval