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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incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous