GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

The meaning of the word sift is to put through a sieve.

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wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
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gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
extrudeto force, press, or push out
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
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