GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

The meaning of the word sift is to put through a sieve.

Random words

WordMeaning
citadela fortress that commands (see command
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
amendto put right