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 |
|---|---|
| seemly | good-looking |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
| veracious | truthful |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |