Chaos
easyNegative toneKAY-os
noun
Definition
Complete disorder and confusion
Memory hook
Think of the Greek void before creation - complete disorder with nothing in its right place.
Word roots
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Examples
“The sudden evacuation caused chaos in the building.”
“After the manager left, the office descended into chaos.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The sudden evacuation caused ______ in the building.”
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chaos
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GRE Tip
Chaos is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "disorder" or "turmoil" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "order".
Related GRE Words
welter
a confused, turbulent mass or jumble
confound
to confuse or perplex; to mix up or thwart
haphazard
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random
incoherent
Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear
obfuscate
To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
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