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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exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
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blackballto vote against
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
incontinentnot continent: such as
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
irksometending to irk : tedious