* Word# Turmoil

* Part Of Speech — Noun.

* Pronunciation —

* Tur as in turban,

* m as in mountain,

* oil as usual, oil.

* Etymology —

* The word turmoil has an unknown origin.

* Meaning —

* A state of confusion, unrest, and disturbance.

* Mnemonic —

* The term of the minister saw turmoil in the country.

* Sentences —

* When the teacher was absent, the class was in a turmoil. (Noun, a state of confusion, unrest, and disturbance)

* Overthinking too much often leads to turmoil in one's life.

* After shifting to a completely new country, Tanaya was in complete turmoil, unable to comprehend the state's outlandish rules.

* People suffered from turmoil during the uncertain times of the global pandemic.

* As she sat in her car, she was unable to fathom with her mother-wit what might be the cause of the sudden turmoil on the street. (Noun, a state of confusion, unrest, and disturbance)

* No matter what turmoil comes to life, one should practise calmness to take the correct decision. (Noun, a state of confusion, unrest, and disturbance)

* Synonyms — chaos, confusion, hullabaloo, pandemonium, maelstrom, tohubohu, etc.

* Antonyms — peace, calmness, quietude, etc.

* Quick revision of previously learnt words —

Fathom — guess or gauge.[5]

* Mother-wit — common sense.[6]

Idom #To peg out

* Meaning —

* To eat quickly.

* Sentences —

* She bought the chips for a song and will pig out now. (Eat quickly)

* For a song — at a cheap rate.

* When he was weak as a kitten, he pigged out the plate of noodles. (Ate quickly)

* Weak as a kitten — very weak.

* He will call you on the carpet if you pig out his food. (Eat quickly)

* Call you on the carpet — scold.

Phrasal verb #To be run down

* Meaning —

* To be run down → to be tired.

* To run down → to insult.

* Sentences —

* She runs down her juniors. (Insults)

* He is run down after a hectic day. (Is tired)

* Do not run down the poor. (Insult)

* She is run down after completing her projects. (Is tired)