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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leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
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temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
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archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
indissolublenot dissoluble
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
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