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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WordMeaning
mysticmystical
auroraldawn
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
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milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
credencemental acceptance as true or real