noun · Easy SAT word

Turmoil

shaking; a violent disturbance

Turmoil in a sentence

The country remained in turmoil following the military coup.

Synonyms for turmoil

chaos
disorder
upheaval

Antonyms for turmoil

peace
calm
order

Practice turmoil on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like turmoil appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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