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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| efface | to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |