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.

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WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
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verdantgreen in tint or color
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
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reverendworthy of reverence : revered