GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

The meaning of the word sift is to put through a sieve.

Random words

WordMeaning
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
flushto fly away suddenly
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
rabidextremely violent : furious