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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satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
pento shut in or as if in a pen
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
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blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely