Word of the day
maelstrom
1. a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river
2. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil
“the train station was a maelstrom of crowds”
noun
/ˈmeɪlˌstrɑm/
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"The market crash sent the economy into a _____ maelstrom."
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- turbulence
- order
- turmoil
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Choose the phrase that uses maelstrom correctly
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Find a word related to maelstrom
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