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
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
stentorianextremely loud