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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WordMeaning
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
predecessorone that precedes
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
unfetterto free from fetters
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
hortatoryhortative
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions