GRE Word List
SIFT
to put through a sieve
The meaning of the word sift is to put through a sieve.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| feline | of, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family |