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
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
addlerotten
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title