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
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
respitea period of temporary delay