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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |
| dormer | a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |