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

WordMeaning
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
depositiona testifying especially before a court
alludeto make indirect reference
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
perforateto make a hole through
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
irreverencelack of reverence