GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quenchput out
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
tyrannyoppressive power
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
flightyswift
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman