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 |
|---|---|
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| beleaguer | besiege |