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
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
condigndeserved
pendingduring
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
debutanteone making a debut (see debut