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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propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
zephyra breeze from the west
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
raspyharsh