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
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
supersedeto cause to be set aside
submissivesubmitting to others