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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earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
callousbeing hardened and thickened
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke