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 |
|---|---|
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| skimp | skimpy |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| colloquy | conversation |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |