GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

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

Random words

WordMeaning
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
overseesurvey
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
immaculatespotlessly clean
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
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
zealota zealous person
brazenmade of brass
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
misogamya hatred of marriage