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
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
underlyinglying beneath or below
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case