GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

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

Random words

WordMeaning
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
abbreviateto make briefer
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle