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 |
|---|---|
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| chameleon | any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |