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
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
adjurationa solemn oath
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
incarcerateto put in prison