GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

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

Random words

WordMeaning
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
copiousyielding something abundantly
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
dyspepticindigestion
efficacythe power to produce an effect
unbridledunrestrained
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
bewareto be on one's guard