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 |
|---|---|
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| debonair | suave |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |