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 |
|---|---|
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| machinations | an act of machinating |
| uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |