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 |
|---|---|
| quench | put out |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| flighty | swift |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |