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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
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| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |