GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

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

Random words

WordMeaning
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
ensconceshelter
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
derelictionan intentional abandonment