Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

Embroil

  1. to anger

  2. to bring to boiling point

  3. to encompass

  4. to involve in dissension or strife

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Embroil means to involve someone in a difficult situation, argument, or conflict. Option D 'to involve in dissension or strife' is the precise definition. Option A 'to anger' is a possible effect but not the meaning. Option B 'to bring to boiling point' is literal. Option C 'to encompass' means to surround, which is different.

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