GRE Word List
SIFT
to put through a sieve
The meaning of the word sift is to put through a sieve.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |