GRE Word List

RANSACK

to look through thoroughly in often a rough way

The meaning of the word ransack is to look through thoroughly in often a rough way.

Random words

WordMeaning
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
flaccidnot firm or stiff
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sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation