GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

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

Random words

WordMeaning
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
compellingthat compels: such as
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
invalidateto make invalid
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
hallowedholy