Word a Day
turmoil
What does turmoil mean?
turmoil (noun): a state of great disorder or uncertainty.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce turmoil?
/ˈtɝˌmɔɪl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “turmoil” mean?
a large quantity or number; a great deal
Not quite: that's what lot means.
a participant; one involved in something
Not quite: that's what player means.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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a state of great disorder or uncertainty
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