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
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
randoma haphazard course