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
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
catholicroman catholic
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
withholdto hold back from action : check