GRE Word List

RUMMAGE

to make a thorough search or investigation

The meaning of the word rummage is to make a thorough search or investigation.

Random words

WordMeaning
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
clipperone that clips something
migrantone that migrates: such as
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
expertisethe skill of an expert
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd